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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Samsung and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Independent Samsung Ice Maker Technicians, Compton CA
Within 30 miles of Compton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Compton itself, and other nearby bases include Gardena (6), South Gate (6), and Long Beach (5). Distances run up to about 6 miles. None of the companies within 30 miles mention Samsung by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. The closest is Eagle Eye Repairs, about 0.5 miles away. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.6, 1.2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
First up for Compton: Omar Appliance LG & Samsung Repair Service (12.7 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.9 stars from 153 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABS Samsung & LG Appliance Repair (15.1 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 5.0 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Akaya Appliance LG & Samsung Repair Service. (16.1 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.9 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Green Way Appliance LG & Samsung Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.8 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Samsung Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
- 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
- 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
The Samsung Ice Maker Test
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 |
| 40E / 40C | Ice room fan 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
When to Call for Samsung Ice Maker Repair
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Compton
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Owner Care for Samsung Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
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:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Compton
Most ice maker calls in Compton 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).
Before You Book in Compton
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Compton, CA
Is this Samsung customer service?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Should I repair or replace my Samsung refrigerator?
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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.