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. The Simpsonville 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.
Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, Simpsonville SC
Within 30 miles of Simpsonville there are 34 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Simpsonville itself, and other nearby bases include Greenville (10), Spartanburg (5), and Anderson (3). No company within 90 miles of Simpsonville mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Byrds Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Simpsonville. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Simpsonville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 5.0, 5.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 34 |
Closest matches for Simpsonville: Mr. Appliance of Greater Greenville (6.6 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.8 stars from 1,221 reviews); Appliance GrandMasters (13.2 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.7 stars from 1,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Olde Homestead, Inc. (13.7 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.9 stars from 1,104 reviews); KWR Appliances (5.6 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.0 stars from 291 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
GE ice makers come in several designs, including countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), undercounter ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and in-door ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, and top-freezer refrigerator.
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
- 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
What GE Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
What Gets Fixed on a Simpsonville Freezer Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Simpsonville and freezer repair in Simpsonville.
Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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.
GE Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for Simpsonville
Most ice maker calls in Simpsonville 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 Simpsonville
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Simpsonville, SC
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Which Simpsonville technicians work on GE?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Simpsonville
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Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Simpsonville technician bring the right parts.