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 Ladson list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Ladson
Our data shows 33 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Ladson. 3 list an address in Ladson, and other nearby bases include Charleston (11), Summerville (6), and North Charleston (5). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Ladson mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The Flow of Charleston is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Ladson. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.6, 2.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 33 |
First up for Ladson: 911 Service Today (13.0 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.9 stars from 1,001 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OnSite Appliance (4.7 miles away, based in Summerville, 4.6 stars from 104 reviews); Charleston Appliances and Repairs (10.6 miles away, based in North Charleston, 4.8 stars from 650 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sloan Appliance Service Inc (9.5 miles away, based in Hanahan, 4.7 stars from 298 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
GE ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice maker, fresh-food compartment ice maker, undercounter ice maker, and dual ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, GE sells French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer, chest freezer, and side-by-side refrigerator.
GE Ice and Freezer Features
What a GE Technician Deals With
Common leak points GE lists for the ice maker are loose water line fittings, a leaking water valve, a leaking fill tube extension and a clogged defrost drain. Source: GE Appliances - Why is my ice maker leaking and dripping water?
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- Ice maker not making ice. First make sure the ice maker is turned on, then confirm the freezer is at 0°F and that clumped ice is not jamming the feeler arm. Source: GE Appliances - Icemaker Troubleshooting Tips
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 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 |
| tF | Not a fault; shows that Turbo Freeze is active. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What Gets Fixed on a Ladson Ice Maker Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Ladson and freezer repair in Ladson.
Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Ladson, SC
Most ice maker calls in Ladson 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Ladson
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Ladson, SC
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
Is my GE ice maker worth repairing?
Is this GE customer service?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Ladson, SC
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Ladson
Nearby Towns Served From Ladson
Live outside Ladson? The same GE ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Sangaree. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Ladson technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.