Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs in Summerville involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. 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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Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, Summerville SC
Our data shows 36 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Summerville. 6 of them are based in Summerville itself, and other nearby bases include Charleston (11), North Charleston (5), and Ladson (3). None of the repair companies near Summerville name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is OnSite Appliance, about 0.6 miles away. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 3.0, 3.4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 36 |
First up for Summerville: OnSite Appliance (0.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 104 reviews); 911 Service Today (15.4 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.9 stars from 1,001 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Charleston Appliances and Repairs (13.0 miles away, based in North Charleston, 4.8 stars from 650 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sloan Appliance Service Inc (12.3 miles away, based in Hanahan, 4.7 stars from 298 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
GE ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, undercounter ice maker, and fresh-food compartment ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, GE sells side-by-side refrigerator, chest freezer, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and upright freezer.
Know Your GE Ice Maker
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
Common leak points GE lists for the ice maker are loose water line fittings, a leaking water valve, a leaking fill tube extension and a clogged defrost drain. Source: GE Appliances - Why is my ice maker leaking and dripping water?
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 not freezing. On an upright or chest freezer whose lights work but won't cool, GE says to confirm the control isn't set to OFF before scheduling repair. Source: GE Appliances - Upright & Chest Freezer - Not Working
Reading a GE Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| dE | The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. 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 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 |
When to Call for GE Ice Maker Repair
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What Gets Fixed on a Summerville Freezer Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Summerville and freezer repair in Summerville.
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
- 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.
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:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for Summerville
Most ice maker calls in Summerville 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 Summerville 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?
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Summerville, SC
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Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Do you repair GE standalone freezers too?
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Live outside Summerville? The same GE ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Walterboro. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Summerville technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.