Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs in Seven Oaks involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Seven Oaks list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with GE, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Seven Oaks
Within 30 miles of Seven Oaks there are 28 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Columbia (16), Lexington (3), and West Columbia (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 1 lists GE specifically. Columbia Appliance Repair Services is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Seven Oaks. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Seven Oaks. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| Mention GE | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 28 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 2.1, 2.7 |
The leading options for Seven Oaks are Sloan Appliance Service Inc. (7.3 miles away, based in Cayce, 4.7 stars from 2,353 reviews); Appliance Professional (5.0 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.8 stars from 1,369 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick Appliance repair llc (2.1 miles away, based in Columbia, 5.0 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expo Appliance Service (7.3 miles away, based in West Columbia, 4.9 stars from 309 reviews).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), in-door ice maker, dual ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker. Freezer styles include French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and chest freezer.
Know Your GE Ice Maker
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| 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 |
| tF | Not a fault; shows that Turbo Freeze is active. 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 |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Seven Oaks and freezer repair in Seven Oaks.
Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
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:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for Seven Oaks
Most ice maker calls in Seven Oaks 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 Seven Oaks Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Seven Oaks, SC
What should I do about a GE error code?
Do you repair GE standalone freezers too?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Seven Oaks technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.