Samsung owners in Kensington usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Samsung and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Samsung, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Samsung Ice Maker Technicians, Kensington CA
40 repair companies serve Kensington from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Richmond (8), Berkeley (7), and Oakland (7). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. The closest is Expter Appliance Guy - Berkeley, about 1.2 miles away. None of the repair companies near Kensington name Samsung in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kensington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.3, 1.3 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
Closest matches for Kensington: Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fast Help Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Berkeley, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Urban Appliance Repair LLC (5.5 miles away, based in Emeryville, 5.0 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Piedmont, 3.8 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
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). Freezer styles include top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and 4-Door Flex refrigerator.
Samsung Lines Technicians Work On
What a Samsung Technician Deals With
A fridge-compartment ice maker harvests a tray roughly every 45 to 65 minutes and a freezer ice maker about every 85 minutes, and the bucket holds only about 2 pounds before the bucket-full sensing stops production. Source: Samsung US - Samsung ice maker is not working
What Samsung Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 14E | Ice maker sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 40E / 40C | Ice room fan error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
Samsung Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Kensington
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Kensington and freezer repair in Kensington.
Care Samsung Recommends
- 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
- Replace the water filter about every six months (rated for about 300 gallons), using a Samsung-brand filter. 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.
What Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A Samsung ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
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 water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
What Kensington Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Kensington 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).
Questions to Ask a Kensington Repair Technician
- 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?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Kensington, CA
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How do I find a technician who knows Samsung ice makers?
Should I repair or replace my Samsung refrigerator?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Kensington technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Samsung ice maker itself.