GE owners in Mount Pleasant usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. 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 Mount Pleasant
Our data shows 32 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Mount Pleasant. Other nearby bases include Charleston (11), Summerville (6), and North Charleston (5). Nearest on the list: Appliance Fixicians, around 2.4 miles out. None of the repair companies near Mount Pleasant name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mount Pleasant. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 32 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 2.8, 3.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
At the top of the Mount Pleasant list: 911 Service Today (9.2 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.9 stars from 1,001 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Southern Fried Appliance Repair, LLC (3.9 miles away, based in Mt Pleasant, 4.8 stars from 88 reviews); Charleston Appliances and Repairs (10.9 miles away, based in North Charleston, 4.8 stars from 650 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Charleston (11.1 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.9 stars from 427 reviews).
GE Lines Technicians Work On
What a GE Technician Deals With
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
Common GE Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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 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 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 |
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
When to Call for GE Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Mount Pleasant and freezer repair in Mount Pleasant.
Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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
- 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.
Budgeting for a GE Ice Maker Repair
Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 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
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 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 waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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 ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Mount Pleasant
Most ice maker calls in Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Mount Pleasant, SC
Is my GE ice maker worth repairing?
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
How do I reset my ice maker?
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Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Mount Pleasant technician bring the right parts.