Samsung owners in Golden Hills usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Golden Hills list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Samsung, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Samsung Ice Makers Near Golden Hills
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Golden Hills. The rest are spread across Bakersfield (33), Rosamond (2), and Tehachapi (1). Distances run up to about 36 miles. The closest is Art's Appliance Service, about 7.0 miles away. None of the companies within 60 miles mention Samsung by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Golden Hills is inside its regular service area.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.0, 19.4, 24.5 |
The leading options for Golden Hills are Omar Appliance LG & Samsung Repair Service (75.9 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.9 stars from 153 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABS Samsung & LG Appliance Repair (73.5 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 5.0 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Akaya Appliance LG & Samsung Repair Service. (73.0 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.9 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Green Way Appliance LG & Samsung Repair (79.7 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.8 stars from 54 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 convertible upright freezer, 4-Door Flex refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
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
What Samsung Says to Check First
- Ice maker leaking. Check that the gasket between the ice chute and the ice bucket sits flush, since a gap melts ice and causes drips. Source: Samsung US - Water leaks in a Samsung refrigerator
- 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
Reading a Samsung Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 40E / 40C | Ice room fan 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
When to Call for Samsung Ice Maker Repair
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Golden Hills
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Golden Hills and freezer repair in Golden Hills.
Keeping a Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
Brand guides: Samsung Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check, Samsung Freezer Not Working or Not Freezing.
Budgeting for a Samsung Ice Maker Repair
A Samsung ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Samsung Call
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Golden Hills
Most ice maker calls in Golden Hills 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 Golden Hills
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Golden Hills, CA
Which Golden Hills technicians work on Samsung?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is my Samsung ice maker worth repairing?
Do you repair Samsung standalone freezers too?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Golden Hills technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Samsung ice maker itself.