Most Samsung ice maker and freezer repairs in Fish Hawk involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Fish Hawk list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Independent Samsung Ice Maker Technicians, Fish Hawk FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fish Hawk. Other nearby bases include Brandon (12), Riverview (7), and Tampa (6). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. Ashley Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Fish Hawk. No company within 90 miles of Fish Hawk mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.6 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 3.3, 3.4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
| Mention Samsung | 1 |
The leading options for Fish Hawk are Mr. Appliance of Brandon and Riverview (4.9 miles away, based in Brandon, 4.8 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bay To Bay Appliance Repair (11.9 miles away, based in Plant City, 4.7 stars from 686 reviews); Hartman's Appliance Repair Tampa (14.5 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 263 reviews); Appliance Doctor Pro (6.1 miles away, based in Riverview, 4.8 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Ice and Freezer Features
What a Samsung Technician Deals With
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
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
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
- 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
Testing or Resetting a Samsung Ice Maker
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 |
|---|---|
| 8E | Ice maker (freezer) sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 40E / 40C | Ice room fan error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 33E | Ice pipe heater error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
When to Call for Samsung Ice Maker Repair
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What Gets Fixed on a Fish Hawk Ice Maker Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Fish Hawk and freezer repair in Fish Hawk.
Care Samsung Recommends
- 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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Samsung refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
What Fish Hawk Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Fish Hawk 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.
Florida's construction licensing guidance says that paid work such as installing a dishwasher connected to drinking water or replacing a water heater requires a licensed contractor, and that a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency may also apply; it does not describe a separate state appliance repair license. Source: DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions (Construction Industry Licensing Board), posted by Columbia County
In Florida, you can check a license with the DBPR Verify a License (MyFloridaLicense.com) or report a problem to the Florida Attorney General, Office of Citizen Services / Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Fish Hawk Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair Samsung ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Fish Hawk, FL
What causes heavy frost buildup?
What should I do about a Samsung error code?
Is this Samsung customer service?
Can the same technician fix my Samsung chest or upright freezer?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Fish Hawk technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Samsung ice maker itself.