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. The San Diego 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.
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near San Diego
Within 30 miles of San Diego there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 31 of them are based in San Diego itself, and other nearby bases include La Mesa (8) and El Cajon (1). No company within 90 miles of San Diego mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is COMMERCIAL APPLIANCE SERVICENTER, about 1.8 miles away. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 2.3, 3.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
Closest matches for San Diego: Appliance Service Center (4.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 228 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Local (4.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours); San Diego Appliance Repair Center (4.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Refrigerator & Appliance Repair - Mira Mesa (6.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
Samsung Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
Before You Call: The Samsung Reset
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 8E | Ice maker (freezer) sensor 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
Samsung Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- An error code or temperature alarm
What Gets Fixed on a San Diego Freezer Call
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in San Diego and freezer repair in San Diego.
Care Samsung Recommends
- 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
- 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.
Samsung Repair Cost Ranges
A Samsung ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- 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
Local Notes for San Diego
Most ice maker calls in San Diego 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).
Hiring a Repair Company in San Diego
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair Samsung ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: San Diego, CA
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Do you repair Samsung standalone freezers too?
Is my Samsung ice maker worth repairing?
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Write down any code or light your Samsung display shows and when it appears. It helps a San Diego technician bring the right parts.