Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs in Swansboro involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Swansboro list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with GE, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Swansboro
Within 60 miles of Swansboro there are 30 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Wilmington (11), Jacksonville (5), and New Bern (3). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 10.8 miles from Swansboro. None of the repair companies near Swansboro name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Swansboro is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Swansboro. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 10.8, 12.9, 14.4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 30 |
Closest matches for Swansboro: Cavalry Appliance Service (27.7 miles away, based in New Bern, 4.9 stars from 535 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.7 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.6 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Morehead City, 4.5 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.8 miles away, based in Midway Park, 4.3 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
GE ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, undercounter ice maker, fresh-food compartment ice maker, and countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, GE sells upright freezer, chest freezer, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
The icemaker fills from the rear while its thermostat sits at the front cube, so a slow fill or a freezer colder than about -10°F can eject the rear cubes before they are solid and leave them hollow. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Hollow, Mushy, or Small Ice Cubes
What GE Says to Check First
- Freezer not freezing. On an upright or chest freezer whose lights work but won't cool, GE says to confirm the control isn't set to OFF before scheduling repair. Source: GE Appliances - Upright & Chest Freezer - Not Working
- Freezer warm on the outside. GE says chest freezers shed heat through the cabinet and uprights have case heaters to stop sweating, so a warm exterior is normal if clearance is adequate. Source: GE Appliances - Warm Freezer Exterior
What GE Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| dE | The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
When to Call for GE Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Swansboro and freezer repair in Swansboro.
Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- Clean an Opal's sensors with a cotton swab dampened with white vinegar, and run vinegar cleaning cycles followed by fresh-water rinses if hard water buildup persists. Source: GE Appliances - Opal Ice Maker - Cleaning the Sensor
- 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
Brand guides: GE Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
Budgeting for a GE Ice Maker Repair
Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
What Swansboro Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Swansboro 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Swansboro
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Swansboro, NC
Do you repair GE standalone freezers too?
Is this GE customer service?
Is my GE ice maker worth repairing?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Swansboro, NC
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Swansboro
Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Swansboro technician bring the right parts.