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 Gulfport 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.
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Gulfport
40 repair companies serve Gulfport from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include St. Petersburg (28), Largo (4), and Kenneth City (2). Distances run up to about 12 miles. No company within 90 miles of Gulfport mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is APPLIANCES 2U, LLC, about 0.9 miles away. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 2.6, 2.7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
The leading options for Gulfport are American Appliance Inc (5.3 miles away, based in St. Petersburg, 4.6 stars from 1,291 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CityTech Appliance Repair Largo (10.6 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 488 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Same-Day Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in St. Petersburg, 4.9 stars from 942 reviews); Teodor Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in St. Petersburg, 4.9 stars from 137 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Samsung Ice Maker
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
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
What Samsung Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
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
Reading a Samsung Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 8E | Ice maker (freezer) sensor 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 |
| 33E | Ice pipe heater error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
When to Call for Samsung Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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Owner Care for Samsung Ice Makers
- 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:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Samsung Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
What Gulfport Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Gulfport 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 Gulfport
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Gulfport, FL
Do you repair Samsung standalone freezers too?
Which Gulfport technicians work on Samsung?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
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Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Gulfport
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Gulfport technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Samsung ice maker itself.