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. The Forest Acres 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, Forest Acres SC
Our data shows 28 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Forest Acres. The rest are spread across Columbia (16), Lexington (3), and West Columbia (2). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 2.4 miles out. 1 lists GE specifically. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 2.6, 2.9 |
| Mention GE | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 28 |
The leading options for Forest Acres are Sloan Appliance Service Inc. (6.3 miles away, based in Cayce, 4.7 stars from 2,353 reviews); Appliance Professional (11.5 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.8 stars from 1,369 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick Appliance repair llc (7.8 miles away, based in Columbia, 5.0 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expo Appliance Service (11.8 miles away, based in West Columbia, 4.9 stars from 309 reviews).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
GE ice makers come in several designs, including undercounter ice maker, fresh-food compartment ice maker, in-door ice maker, and countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, GE sells chest freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer, and side-by-side refrigerator.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
How GE Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| 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 |
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. 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 |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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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
- 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
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:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Forest Acres
Most ice maker calls in Forest Acres 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.
Questions to Ask a Forest Acres Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Forest Acres, SC
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Forest Acres
Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Forest Acres technician bring the right parts.