GE owners in North Augusta usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving North Augusta, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, North Augusta SC
Within 30 miles of North Augusta there are 27 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in North Augusta itself, and the rest are spread across Augusta (15), Aiken (4), and Clearwater (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Certified Appliance Repair, LLC, around 0.9 miles out. None of the repair companies near North Augusta name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 27 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.8, 3.3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
First up for North Augusta: Beech Island Appliance Service Co. (7.3 miles away, based in Beech Island, 4.9 stars from 159 reviews); Mr. Appliance of West Augusta (4.6 miles away, based in Augusta, 4.1 stars from 735 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.2 miles away, based in Aiken, 4.4 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Atomic Tech (8.1 miles away, based in Augusta, 4.8 stars from 2,033 reviews).
GE Ice and Freezer Features
How GE Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Depending on the model, the ice maker can sit in the freezer, in the fresh food section or in the fresh food door, and daily output runs roughly 3 to 4.5 pounds by style. Source: GE Appliances - How much ice should I get in a day?
What GE Says to Check First
- 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
- Opal nugget ice maker low or no ice. A blocked ice chute can give a false full-bin signal, so clean the Opal per the manual and make sure the bin is fully inserted. Source: GE Appliances - Opal Ice Maker - Troubleshooting
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in North Augusta and freezer repair in North Augusta.
Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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
- 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?
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:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Thermostat 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
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for North Augusta, SC
Most ice maker calls in North Augusta 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.
Before You Book in North Augusta
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: North Augusta, SC
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
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Live outside North Augusta? The same GE ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Belvedere. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a North Augusta technician bring the right parts.