Most Samsung ice maker and freezer repairs in Rifle involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Rifle list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Samsung. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Samsung ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Who Works on Samsung Ice Makers Near Rifle
Within 60 miles of Rifle there are 18 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Rifle itself, and the rest are spread across Grand Junction (12), Glenwood Springs (1), and Gypsum (1). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. None of the repair companies near Rifle name Samsung in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 17 rated companies in range average 3.7 stars. Rifle is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rifle. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 18 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.1, 23.9 |
Closest matches for Rifle: Nordic Refrigeration (1.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliance Repair (49.3 miles away, based in Grand Junction, 4.6 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Doctor (52.9 miles away, based in Grand Junction, 4.4 stars from 122 reviews).
Samsung Ice and Freezer Designs
Samsung ice makers come in several designs, including fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker, Dual Auto Ice Maker (cubed + Ice Bites), and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Samsung sells side-by-side refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), convertible upright freezer, and 4-Door Flex refrigerator.
Samsung Ice and Freezer Features
How Samsung Ice Makers and Freezers Work
On most Samsung models the ice maker and bucket sit in the fresh-food compartment, while some models put the ice maker in the freezer; either way the freezer must reach 0°F or colder for ice to form. 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 dispenser not working. Check that the bucket has loose ice rather than clumps, Child Lock is off, the chute is clear and the bucket clicks into place. Source: Samsung US - Issues with Samsung refrigerator ice dispensers
Reading a Samsung Error Code
| 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 |
| 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
When to Call for Samsung Ice Maker Repair
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Rifle and freezer repair in Rifle.
Keeping a Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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 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
Brand guides: Samsung Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check, Samsung Freezer Not Working or Not Freezing.
Budgeting for a Samsung Ice Maker Repair
A Samsung ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Rifle, CO
Most ice maker calls in Rifle 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.
Colorado's Division of Professions and Occupations has no appliance repair license; its trade licenses cover plumbing and electrical work. Source: Occupational Professions (Colorado DORA Division of Professions and Occupations)
In Colorado, you can check a license with the Colorado DORA License Lookup or report a problem to the Colorado Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Rifle
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Rifle, CO
How do I find a technician who knows Samsung ice makers?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Can the same technician fix my Samsung chest or upright freezer?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Rifle technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Samsung ice maker itself.