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. Below are independent repair companies serving Ceres, 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.
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Ceres
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Ceres. 1 list an address in Ceres, and other nearby bases include Modesto (16), Tracy (6), and Turlock (4). AmpFix Solutions is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Ceres. No company within 90 miles of Ceres mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 43 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 1.2, 2.1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
Closest matches for Ceres: Ikes Appliance and Associates (9.8 miles away, based in Turlock, 4.2 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Modesto, 4.2 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.2 miles away, based in Oakdale, 4.3 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Turlock, 4.3 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which Samsung ice maker you have before you call: Samsung sells fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and Dual Auto Ice Maker (cubed + Ice Bites).
Samsung Ice and Freezer Features
How Samsung Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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
Common Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- Frost buildup in freezer or ice bucket. Look for doors that do not close fully, overstuffed shelves, hot food and blocked vents, and on door ice makers check that the bucket gasket sits flush. Source: Samsung US - Frost forms in the Samsung freezer, refrigerator, or ice bucket
What Samsung Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 40E / 40C | Ice room fan 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 |
| 8E | Ice maker (freezer) sensor 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
When to Call for Samsung Ice Maker Repair
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Ceres and freezer repair in Ceres.
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 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.
Budgeting for a Samsung Ice Maker Repair
Most Samsung ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for Ceres
Most ice maker calls in Ceres 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.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Ceres
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Ceres, CA
Is this Samsung customer service?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Related Repair Pages for Ceres
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Ceres technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Samsung ice maker itself.