If your Samsung ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Samsung and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Kalifornsky
Within 68 miles of Kalifornsky there are 6 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Anchorage (4), Soldotna (1), and Homer (1). Nearest on the list: Tims Appliance Repair and Service, around 5.5 miles out. None of the repair companies near Kalifornsky name Samsung in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 5 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Kalifornsky is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kalifornsky. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Companies within 68 miles | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.5, 55.8, 66.2 |
At the top of the Kalifornsky list: Mr. Appliance of Anchorage (67.1 miles away, based in Anchorage, 4.8 stars from 438 reviews); Reliable Appliance (66.6 miles away, based in Anchorage, 4.7 stars from 1,283 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Miller Appliance Repair of Anchorage (66.2 miles away, based in Anchorage, lists Saturday hours); Dave the Appliance Guy (66.6 miles away, based in Anchorage, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Ice and Freezer Designs
Samsung ice makers come in several designs, including fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker, Dual Auto Ice Maker (cubed + Ice Bites), and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
Samsung Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Samsung Ice Maker Repairs Different
The fill valve needs at least 20 psi of supply pressure; low pressure shows up as small or shattered cubes, and on dual ice maker models a misplaced scoop holder can block the bucket sensor and halt production. Source: Samsung US - Samsung ice maker is not working
Samsung Symptoms and First Checks
- Freezer not freezing. Set the freezer to 0°F or colder and allow up to 28 hours after a setting change before judging the temperature. Source: Samsung US - Cooling issues with Samsung refrigerator or freezer
- Ice dispenser not working. Check that the bucket has loose ice rather than clumps, Child Lock is off, the chute is clear and the bucket clicks into place. Source: Samsung US - Issues with Samsung refrigerator ice dispensers
Testing or Resetting a Samsung Ice Maker
With the ice bucket removed on most models, press and hold the Test button on the ice maker until it chimes (up to about 10 seconds); one chime means it passed, several chimes mean it needs service, and no chime or movement calls for cutting power for 2 minutes and trying again. Source: Samsung US - Reset the ice maker in the fridge compartment or Side-by-Side freezer
Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 21E | Freezer fan error: the board does not sense the freezer fan turning, usually from a frozen fan or a failed fan motor. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 33E | Ice pipe heater error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 40E / 40C | Ice room fan error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
Connected Samsung refrigerators can use SmartThings Home Care, which monitors the appliance and pushes alerts with the error code and troubleshooting steps when something goes wrong. Source: Samsung US - Use SmartThings Home Care in the SmartThings app
Samsung Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
What Gets Fixed on a Kalifornsky Freezer Call
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Owner Care for Samsung Ice Makers
- Dump stored ice about every other week so it does not clump, block the chute or trick the ice maker into thinking the bucket is full. Source: Samsung US - Samsung ice maker is not working
- Keep about two inches of space in front of the rear vents and let hot food cool before storing it to limit frost. Source: Samsung US - Frost forms in the Samsung freezer, refrigerator, or ice bucket
Brand guides: Samsung Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check, Samsung Freezer Not Working or Not Freezing.
What Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Samsung refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Samsung Call
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Around Kalifornsky
Most ice maker calls in Kalifornsky 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.
Alaska has no separate appliance repair license category; its certificates of fitness and contractor licenses cover plumbing, gas piping, electrical and construction work rather than appliance repair itself. Source: Mechanical Inspection - License Requirements (Alaska DOLWD)
In Alaska, you can check a license with the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing - License Search or report a problem to the Alaska Department of Law, Attorney General's Consumer Protection Unit.
Questions to Ask a Kalifornsky Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Samsung ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Kalifornsky, AK
Should I repair or replace my Samsung refrigerator?
Can the same technician fix my Samsung chest or upright freezer?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Kalifornsky
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Samsung refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.