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. Below are independent repair companies serving Lexington, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Lexington
We found 27 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lexington. 3 of them are based in Lexington itself, and other nearby bases include Columbia (16), West Columbia (2), and Irmo (1). The farthest listed company is about 22 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Lexington mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Appliance Professional is the nearest, roughly 3.5 miles from Lexington. The 23 rated companies in range average 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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.5, 4.6, 5.4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 27 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
Closest matches for Lexington: Sloan Appliance Service Inc. (9.6 miles away, based in Cayce, 4.7 stars from 2,353 reviews); Appliance Professional (3.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,369 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expo Appliance Service (5.4 miles away, based in West Columbia, 4.9 stars from 309 reviews); Quick Appliance repair llc (7.5 miles away, based in Columbia, 5.0 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
GE ice makers come in several designs, including undercounter ice maker, fresh-food compartment ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and dual ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, GE sells side-by-side refrigerator, chest freezer, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
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?
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
- 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 |
|---|---|
| tF | Not a fault; shows that Turbo Freeze is active. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator 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 |
| FF | Freezer temperature has risen too high; check frozen food for thawing. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Lexington and freezer repair in Lexington.
Care GE Recommends
- 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
- 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.
Budgeting for a GE Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a GE Call
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
What Lexington Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Lexington 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 Lexington Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Lexington, SC
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
Is this GE customer service?
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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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.