Most Samsung ice maker and freezer repairs in Tuscaloosa involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Tuscaloosa 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.
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Tuscaloosa
Within 60 miles of Tuscaloosa there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Tuscaloosa, and the rest are spread across Birmingham (12), Bessemer (6), and Pelham (4). appliance repair in Tuscaloosa is the nearest, roughly 2.7 miles from Tuscaloosa. No company within 90 miles of Tuscaloosa mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Tuscaloosa is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tuscaloosa. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.7, 2.8, 2.9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
At the top of the Tuscaloosa list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.4 stars from 172 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sekano Appliance Repair. (34.7 miles away, based in Bessemer, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); S & S Appliance Parts & Service LLC (36.6 miles away, based in Bessemer, 3.6 stars from 1,492 reviews).
Samsung Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Samsung Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 8E | Ice maker (freezer) sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 14E | Ice maker sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 39E / 39C | Ice maker function 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
Signs Your Samsung Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Tuscaloosa
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Tuscaloosa and freezer repair in Tuscaloosa.
Care Samsung Recommends
- 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:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Tuscaloosa
Most ice maker calls in Tuscaloosa 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Tuscaloosa
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Tuscaloosa, AL
How do I find a technician who knows Samsung ice makers?
What should I do about a Samsung error code?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Do you repair Samsung standalone freezers too?
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Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Tuscaloosa
Write down any code or light your Samsung display shows and when it appears. It helps a Tuscaloosa technician bring the right parts.