If your GE ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving North Wilkesboro, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with GE. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair GE ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near North Wilkesboro
40 repair companies serve North Wilkesboro from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Mooresville (7), Winston-Salem (6), and Hickory (5). Nearest on the list: Bob Young's Appliances, around 4.8 miles out. None of the repair companies near North Wilkesboro name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 38 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether North Wilkesboro is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 18 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.8, 15.6, 24.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for North Wilkesboro are A1 Appliance Repair Hickory (33.4 miles away, based in Hickory, 5.0 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.8 miles away, based in Statesville, 4.4 stars from 195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LKN Appliance Repair (47.7 miles away, based in Denver, 5.0 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (43.4 miles away, based in Clemmons, 4.6 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells dual ice maker, in-door ice maker, undercounter ice maker, and countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal). Freezer styles include top-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and chest freezer.
GE Ice and Freezer Features
What a GE Technician Deals With
GE says the icemaker mold has to get down to about 16°F before a cycle will start, so a warm freezer slows or stops ice production. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Icemaker Not Producing Ice
Common GE Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Small or hollow cubes. Replace a clogged filter, make sure the freezer is not below -10°F and check the supply line for kinks or a partly closed saddle valve. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Hollow, Mushy, or Small Ice Cubes
- New ice maker not making ice. A new ice maker often ships switched off and can take up to 24 hours to get cold enough, and it cycles a few times to purge air before the first fill. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - New Icemaker Not Producing Ice
What GE Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| FF | Freezer temperature has risen too high; check frozen food for thawing. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
| E and 7 | On an upright freezer control, a button has been held in for more than 30 seconds. Source: GE Appliances - Freezer Error, Fault or Function Codes |
| E and 8 | On an upright freezer control, the temperature sensor (thermistor) is shorted; needs service if a 30-second power reset doesn't clear it. Source: GE Appliances - Freezer Error, Fault or Function Codes |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in North Wilkesboro
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in North Wilkesboro and freezer repair in North Wilkesboro.
Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- Most GE upright and chest freezers need at least 3 inches of clearance on the top and sides for airflow, and a warm cabinet exterior is normal on both types. Source: GE Appliances - Warm Freezer Exterior
- GE suggests 0°F in the freezer and 37°F in the fresh food section for best ice production, lowering the setting one degree every 24 hours if output is low. Source: GE Appliances - Icemaker Troubleshooting Tips
Brand guides: GE Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
What GE Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A GE ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a GE Call
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around North Wilkesboro
Most ice maker calls in North Wilkesboro come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
North Carolina has no license specific to appliance repair; work on gas appliances, fuel piping and heating equipment is regulated by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, with an exemption for minor repairs that don't change fuel type, venting or piping. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
In North Carolina, you can check a license with the NC Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Board public license search or report a problem to the North Carolina Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in North Wilkesboro
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: North Wilkesboro, NC
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Do you work for GE?
Other Refrigeration Repair in North Wilkesboro
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near North Wilkesboro
Nearby Towns Served From North Wilkesboro
Live outside North Wilkesboro? The same GE ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Elkin. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your GE refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.