Samsung owners in Los Osos usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Los Osos list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Who Works on Samsung Ice Makers Near Los Osos
Within 60 miles of Los Osos there are 19 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Los Osos, and other nearby bases include Santa Maria (6), San Luis Obispo (4), and Lompoc (4). Nearest on the list: The Best Appliance Guy, around 0.4 miles out. None of the repair companies near Los Osos name Samsung in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Los Osos 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 8.2, 9.0 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
Closest matches for Los Osos: Sears Appliance Repair (15.5 miles away, based in Atascadero, 4.6 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in San Luis Obispo, 4.4 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.4 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.5 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.0 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.4 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Ice and Freezer Designs
Samsung ice makers come in several designs, including fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and Dual Auto Ice Maker (cubed + Ice Bites), and each one fails in its own way.
Samsung Lines Technicians Work On
What a Samsung Technician Deals With
The ice maker has its own automatic defrost; Samsung tells owners not to defrost it themselves, and a sheet of ice over the ice maker or a stuck, frozen bucket calls for service. Source: Samsung US - Samsung ice maker is not working
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
Common Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Small or hollow cubes. Small or shattered cubes point to low water pressure, so check that the supply valve is fully open, the line is not kinked and the filter is not restricting flow. Source: Samsung US - Samsung ice maker is not working
- 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
Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| 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 |
| 40E / 40C | Ice room fan error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
Samsung Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Los Osos and freezer repair in Los Osos.
Keeping a Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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.
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:
- 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?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
What to Have Ready for a Samsung Call
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Los Osos
Most ice maker calls in Los Osos 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 Los Osos
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair Samsung ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Los Osos, CA
Do you repair Samsung standalone freezers too?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
How do I reset my ice maker?
What should I do about a Samsung error code?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Los Osos
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Los Osos
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.