Samsung owners in St. Petersburg usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving St. Petersburg, 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.
Independent Samsung Ice Maker Technicians, St. Petersburg FL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of St. Petersburg. 28 of them are based in St. Petersburg itself, and other nearby bases include Largo (3), Clearwater (2), and Kenneth City (2). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Nearest on the list: Same-Day Appliance Repair, around 0.2 miles out. None of the repair companies near St. Petersburg name Samsung in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from St. Petersburg. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 1.1, 1.4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
The leading options for St. Petersburg are American Appliance Inc (2.5 miles away, 4.6 stars from 1,291 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Same-Day Appliance Repair (0.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 942 reviews); CityTech Appliance Repair Largo (8.9 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 488 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Teodor Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 137 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Ice and Freezer Designs
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 top-freezer refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), side-by-side refrigerator, and convertible upright freezer.
Samsung Lines Technicians Work On
How Samsung Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
Samsung Symptoms and First Checks
- Freezer not freezing. Set the freezer to 0°F or colder and allow up to 28 hours after a setting change before judging the temperature. Source: Samsung US - Cooling issues with Samsung refrigerator or freezer
- 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
What Samsung Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 39E / 39C | Ice maker function 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
Samsung Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Compressor hums but will not start
- An error code or temperature alarm
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in St. Petersburg and freezer repair in St. Petersburg.
Owner Care for Samsung Ice Makers
- 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.
What Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
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?
- 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?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
What St. Petersburg Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg Repair Technician
- How often do you repair Samsung ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: St. Petersburg, FL
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is this Samsung customer service?
What should I do about a Samsung error code?
Is my Samsung ice maker worth repairing?
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Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near St. Petersburg
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a St. Petersburg technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Samsung ice maker itself.