A Samsung ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. 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, Nipomo CA
Our data shows 16 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Nipomo. Other nearby bases include Santa Maria (6), San Luis Obispo (4), and Lompoc (4). Distances run up to about 27 miles. None of the repair companies near Nipomo name Samsung in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Appliance Doctor is the nearest, roughly 6.0 miles from Nipomo. Across 15 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.0, 6.5, 6.7 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 16 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
The leading options for Nipomo are Sears Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.5 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.4 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.2 miles away, based in Lompoc, 4.4 stars from 84 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ib-solutions (7.6 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.6 stars from 553 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Samsung ice makers come in several designs, including Dual Auto Ice Maker (cubed + Ice Bites), fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
Samsung Ice and Freezer Features
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
- 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
- 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
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 |
|---|---|
| 14E | Ice maker sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 39E / 39C | Ice maker function 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 |
Signs Your Samsung Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What Gets Fixed on a Nipomo Freezer Call
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Nipomo and freezer repair in Nipomo.
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.
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 line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Nipomo
Most ice maker calls in Nipomo 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 Nipomo Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- How often do you repair Samsung ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Nipomo, CA
Should I repair or replace my Samsung refrigerator?
Can the same technician fix my Samsung chest or upright freezer?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Do you work for Samsung?
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Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Nipomo
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Nipomo technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Samsung ice maker itself.