A GE ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. The Camden list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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.
Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, Camden SC
17 repair companies serve Camden from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Camden itself, and other nearby bases include Columbia (10), Sumter (4), and Lugoff (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. The closest is Johnnie's Servicenter, about 2.0 miles away. Of those, 1 mentions GE by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 15 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Camden. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
|---|---|
| Mention GE | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 17 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 4.2, 9.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
The leading options for Camden are Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Lugoff, 4.3 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bell's Appliance Parts & Repair Center (26.4 miles away, based in Sumter, 4.2 stars from 98 reviews); Johnnie's Servicenter (2.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 64 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (24.6 miles away, based in Sumter, 4.4 stars from 107 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
GE ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice maker, dual ice maker, fresh-food compartment ice maker, and undercounter ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, and upright freezer.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
On the Opal nugget ice maker, two small sensors at the ice chute entrance detect a full bin and tell the unit when to go into defrost, and they stop working properly when coated with scale. Source: GE Appliances - Opal Ice Maker - Cleaning the Sensor
What GE Says to Check First
- Ice maker frozen / ice buildup. If cubes jam the ejector rake the cycle can't finish, so clear the ice carefully because the mold may be hot. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Icemaker Not Producing Ice
- 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
Reading a GE Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| E and 9 | On an upright freezer control, the thermistor circuit is open; needs service if a 30-second power reset doesn't clear it. 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 |
| 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 |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What Gets Fixed on a Camden Ice Maker Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Camden and freezer repair in Camden.
Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- Change the water filter every six months, sooner after new construction, and run about two gallons through the dispenser after a change to purge air. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Hollow, Mushy, or Small Ice Cubes
Brand guides: GE Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
GE Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the water dispenser still works
What Camden Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Camden 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.
South Carolina does not issue a license specific to appliance repair; mechanical work such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial-scale jobs and by the Residential Builders Commission for residential HVAC and plumbing. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
In South Carolina, you can check a license with the SC LLR License Lookup or report a problem to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
Before You Book in Camden
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Camden, SC
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is this GE customer service?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Camden, SC
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Camden
Nearby Towns Served From Camden
GE ice maker and freezer repair for Lugoff is handled by the same companies listed for Camden. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Camden technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.