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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions GE and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Mauldin
34 repair companies serve Mauldin from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Greenville (10), Spartanburg (5), and Anderson (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. No company within 90 miles of Mauldin mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: KWR Appliances, around 2.2 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 2.6, 4.3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 34 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
First up for Mauldin: Mr. Appliance of Greater Greenville (2.6 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.8 stars from 1,221 reviews); Appliance GrandMasters (9.2 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.7 stars from 1,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Olde Homestead, Inc. (9.2 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.9 stars from 1,104 reviews); KWR Appliances (2.2 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.0 stars from 291 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
GE ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice maker, undercounter ice maker, dual ice maker, and fresh-food compartment ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include chest freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, and French door bottom-freezer refrigerator.
GE Ice and Freezer Features
How GE Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
Common GE Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- New ice maker not making ice. A new ice maker often ships switched off and can take up to 24 hours to get cold enough, and it cycles a few times to purge air before the first fill. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - New Icemaker Not Producing Ice
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| 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 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 |
| FF | Freezer temperature has risen too high; check frozen food for thawing. 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
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Mauldin and freezer repair in Mauldin.
Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- Keeping the freezer about three-quarters full helps the ice maker run efficiently and hold temperature. Source: GE Appliances - How much ice should I get in a day?
- 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.
What GE Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A GE ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What to Have Ready for a GE Call
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Local Notes for Mauldin
Most ice maker calls in Mauldin 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Mauldin
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Mauldin, SC
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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.