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 Marcos list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near San Marcos
40 repair companies serve San Marcos from within 30 miles. 8 list an address in San Marcos, and the rest are spread across Escondido (15), Vista (10), and Carlsbad (4). Distances run up to about 8 miles. The closest is Nick Glabets Appliance Repair, about 0.4 miles away. No company within 30 miles of San Marcos names Samsung in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.4, 0.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
The leading options for San Marcos are Green Way Appliance LG & Samsung Repair (86.0 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.8 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); B & B Appliance (6.3 miles away, based in Escondido, 4.8 stars from 685 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Angelic Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Vista, 4.9 stars from 76 reviews); Viking Professional Repair Center (7.7 miles away, based in Encinitas, 5.0 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Ice and Freezer Designs
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. On the freezer side, Samsung sells French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), bottom-freezer refrigerator, convertible upright freezer, and 4-Door Flex refrigerator.
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
Common Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
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
Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 40E / 40C | Ice room fan 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 |
| 39E / 39C | Ice maker function error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
Signs Your Samsung Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in San Marcos and freezer repair in San Marcos.
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
- 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.
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:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
What San Marcos Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in San Marcos 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 San Marcos
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: San Marcos, CA
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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.