A Samsung 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. Below are independent repair companies serving Steele Creek, with those that mention Samsung first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Samsung. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Samsung ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Who Works on Samsung Ice Makers Near Steele Creek
Within 241 miles of Steele Creek there are 6 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Fairbanks (3), Wasilla (2), and Palmer (1). No company within 90 miles of Steele Creek mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Appliance Service Company is the nearest, roughly 11.8 miles from Steele Creek. Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars. Steele Creek is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Steele Creek. 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) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 11.8, 13.4, 17.3 |
| Mention freezers | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (241 mi) | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 1 |
Closest matches for Steele Creek: Sears Appliance Repair (13.4 miles away, based in Fairbanks, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Company (11.8 miles away, based in Fairbanks, 4.1 stars from 47 reviews); Goldstream Appliance Repair (17.3 miles away, based in Fairbanks, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews); Alaskan Appliance Repair (235.7 miles away, based in Palmer, 3.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Samsung Ice Maker
What a Samsung Technician Deals With
A fridge-compartment ice maker harvests a tray roughly every 45 to 65 minutes and a freezer ice maker about every 85 minutes, and the bucket holds only about 2 pounds before the bucket-full sensing stops production. Source: Samsung US - Samsung ice maker is not working
Common Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Ice maker frozen / ice buildup. Samsung says not to defrost the ice maker yourself, and a frozen-over ice maker or a bucket that will not pull out needs service. Source: Samsung US - Samsung ice maker is not working
- Small or hollow cubes. Small or shattered cubes point to low water pressure, so check that the supply valve is fully open, the line is not kinked and the filter is not restricting flow. Source: Samsung US - Samsung ice maker is not working
Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 39E / 39C | Ice maker function error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 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 |
Signs Your Samsung Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Steele Creek and freezer repair in Steele Creek.
Care Samsung Recommends
- Clean the door seals with warm soapy water; a torn or split seal needs service, while one that has popped out of its channel can be pressed back in. Source: Samsung US - Frost forms in the Samsung freezer, refrigerator, or ice bucket
- 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
Brand guides: Samsung Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check, Samsung Freezer Not Working or Not Freezing.
Budgeting for a Samsung Ice Maker Repair
A Samsung ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit 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
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Steele Creek, AK
Most ice maker calls in Steele Creek 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Steele Creek
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Steele Creek, AK
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Which Steele Creek technicians work on Samsung?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Steele Creek
Write down any code or light your Samsung display shows and when it appears. It helps a Steele Creek technician bring the right parts.