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. Below are independent repair companies serving Forest City, with those that mention Samsung first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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.
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Forest City
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Forest City. The rest are spread across Orlando (13), Altamonte Springs (4), and Longwood (4). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. None of the repair companies near Forest City name Samsung in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is A Bargain Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Forest City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.8, 2.3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 19 |
At the top of the Forest City list: Hartman's Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.8 stars from 982 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Experts Commercial (5.6 miles away, based in Winter Park, 5.0 stars from 191 reviews); Reliable Appliance Repair Longwood (3.0 miles away, based in Longwood, 4.9 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Altamonte Springs, 4.6 stars from 223 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Samsung Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Samsung ice maker you have before you call: Samsung sells Dual Auto Ice Maker (cubed + Ice Bites), fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker. On the freezer side, Samsung sells French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), side-by-side refrigerator, 4-Door Flex refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your Samsung Ice Maker
What Makes Samsung Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
What Samsung Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 39E / 39C | Ice maker function error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 14E | Ice maker sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 8E | Ice maker (freezer) sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
When to Call for Samsung Ice Maker Repair
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Forest City and freezer repair in Forest City.
Care Samsung Recommends
- Clean the door seals with warm soapy water; a torn or split seal needs service, while one that has popped out of its channel can be pressed back in. 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.
Budgeting for a Samsung Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Samsung refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Forest City
Most ice maker calls in Forest City 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Forest City
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Forest City, FL
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Do you work for Samsung?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Forest City technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Samsung ice maker itself.