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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Samsung and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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.
Independent Samsung Ice Maker Technicians, Morrilton AR
40 repair companies serve Morrilton from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include North Little Rock (14), Little Rock (10), and Sherwood (6). Distances run up to about 38 miles. Nearest on the list: MidArk Appliance Repair, around 10.7 miles out. None of the repair companies near Morrilton name Samsung in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 14 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Morrilton is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Morrilton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 10.7, 17.2, 22.2 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
The leading options for Morrilton are Sears Appliance Repair (33.1 miles away, based in Little Rock, 4.2 stars from 214 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (38.2 miles away, based in North Little Rock, 4.4 stars from 155 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.2 miles away, based in Russellville, 4.3 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Green Appliance Geeks (33.6 miles away, based in North Little Rock, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Samsung Ice Maker
What a Samsung Technician Deals With
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
- 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 maker not making ice. Confirm the freezer is at 0°F or colder, the Ice Off light is not on, the bucket is fully seated and holds only ice, then run the ice maker reset test. Source: Samsung US - Samsung ice maker is not working
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
What Samsung Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 8E | Ice maker (freezer) sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 33E | Ice pipe heater 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 |
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
- An error code or temperature alarm
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Morrilton
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Morrilton and freezer repair in Morrilton.
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 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.
Samsung Repair Cost Ranges
Most Samsung ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for Morrilton
Most ice maker calls in Morrilton 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.
Arkansas has no separate appliance repair license, and household appliances are listed as exempt equipment under the state HVACR licensing law, though exempt work must still meet HVACR rules and any local permit and inspection requirements. Source: Arkansas HVAC/R Statutes 2025, A.C.A. § 17-33-102 (Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing)
In Arkansas, you can check a license with the Arkansas Department of Health Protective Health Codes licensee search (plumbing and gas fitter licenses) or report a problem to the Arkansas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Morrilton
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Morrilton, AR
Why is my Samsung refrigerator showing a code?
Should I repair or replace my Samsung refrigerator?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Morrilton, AR
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Morrilton
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Morrilton technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Samsung ice maker itself.