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. The Forestdale list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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 Forestdale
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Forestdale. The rest are spread across Birmingham (27), Bessemer (5), and Hueytown (2). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. Friendly Appliance Repair Birmingham is the nearest, roughly 4.8 miles from Forestdale. No company within 90 miles of Forestdale mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 23 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.8, 5.3, 6.1 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 53 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
The leading options for Forestdale are Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (6.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (13.6 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Atlas Appliance Repair (10.5 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,483 reviews); Appliance Connection (6.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,726 reviews).
Samsung Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Samsung ice makers come in several designs, including Dual Auto Ice Maker (cubed + Ice Bites), fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Samsung sells side-by-side refrigerator, 4-Door Flex refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
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
The gasket between the ice compartment and the ice bucket must sit flush, because a gap lets warm air in and causes frost, slushy ice and dripping. Source: Samsung US - Frost forms in the Samsung freezer, refrigerator, or ice bucket
Samsung Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
Before You Call: The Samsung Reset
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
Reading a Samsung Error Code
| 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 |
| 39E / 39C | Ice maker function error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 33E | Ice pipe heater error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
When to Call for Samsung Ice Maker Repair
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Forestdale
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Forestdale and freezer repair in Forestdale.
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
- Keep the freezer at 0°F or colder; if it is set warmer, lower it, turn on Power Freeze and recheck after about 3 hours. 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.
What Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A Samsung ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
What Forestdale Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Forestdale 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.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Forestdale
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair Samsung ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Forestdale, AL
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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.