A Samsung ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. The Safety Harbor list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Samsung, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Samsung Ice Maker Technicians, Safety Harbor FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Safety Harbor. Other nearby bases include Clearwater (17), Palm Harbor (7), and Largo (6). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Safety Harbor mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is R&A Care Appliance Service, about 2.1 miles away. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Safety Harbor. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 31 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 2.2, 2.2 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
At the top of the Safety Harbor list: Mr. Appliance of Pinellas County (3.0 miles away, based in Oldsmar, 4.9 stars from 608 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CityTech Appliance Repair Largo (8.7 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 488 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gulf Coast Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Palm Harbor, 4.8 stars from 102 reviews); APPLIANCE REPAIR TEODOR (7.9 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Samsung Ice Maker
How Samsung Ice Makers and Freezers Work
A fridge-compartment ice maker harvests a tray roughly every 45 to 65 minutes and a freezer ice maker about every 85 minutes, and the bucket holds only about 2 pounds before the bucket-full sensing stops production. Source: Samsung US - Samsung ice maker is not working
Samsung Symptoms and First Checks
- Ice maker frozen / ice buildup. Samsung says not to defrost the ice maker yourself, and a frozen-over ice maker or a bucket that will not pull out needs service. Source: Samsung US - Samsung ice maker is not working
- 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
Before You Call: The Samsung Reset
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 |
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
Signs Your Samsung Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Safety Harbor
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Safety Harbor and freezer repair in Safety Harbor.
Care Samsung Recommends
- 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
- 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
Brand guides: Samsung Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check, Samsung Freezer Not Working or Not Freezing.
Samsung Repair Cost Ranges
Most Samsung ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
What Safety Harbor Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Safety Harbor 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 Safety Harbor Repair Technician
- How often do you repair Samsung ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- 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: Safety Harbor, FL
Is this Samsung customer service?
What should I do about a Samsung error code?
Can the same technician fix my Samsung chest or upright freezer?
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Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Safety Harbor
Write down any code or light your Samsung display shows and when it appears. It helps a Safety Harbor technician bring the right parts.