Samsung owners in Theodore usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Theodore list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Independent Samsung Ice Maker Technicians, Theodore AL
We found 29 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Theodore. 3 list an address in Theodore, and other nearby bases include Mobile (14), Daphne (4), and Moss Point (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: A & B Appliances, around 0.3 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Theodore mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.6, 3.9 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 29 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
At the top of the Theodore list: Alston Refrigeration Co, Inc (8.5 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.2 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.4 stars from 433 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Restaurant Services, Inc. (3.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A & B Appliances (0.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 242 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Ice and Freezer Designs
Samsung ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, Dual Auto Ice Maker (cubed + Ice Bites), and fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include 4-Door Flex refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, convertible upright freezer, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Samsung Lines Technicians Work On
How Samsung Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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 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
What Samsung Says to Check First
- 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
Reading a Samsung Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 33E | Ice pipe heater error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 14E | Ice maker sensor 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 |
Samsung Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Theodore and freezer repair in Theodore.
Owner Care for Samsung Ice Makers
- 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
- Replace the water filter about every six months (rated for about 300 gallons), using a Samsung-brand filter. 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
Most Samsung ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for Theodore
Most ice maker calls in Theodore 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 Theodore
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Theodore, AL
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
What should I do about a Samsung error code?
How do I find a technician who knows Samsung ice makers?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Theodore technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Samsung ice maker itself.