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 Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon
We found 32 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Mount Vernon. The rest are spread across Cedar Rapids (18), Marion (4), and Iowa City (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Nearest on the list: Workshop Appliance Repair Experts, around 0.4 miles out. None of the repair companies near Mount Vernon name Samsung in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mount Vernon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 32 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 10.3, 10.4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
Closest matches for Mount Vernon: Sears Appliance Repair (12.6 miles away, based in Cedar Rapids, 4.7 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Liberty Appliance Repair Services (16.0 miles away, based in North Liberty, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (20.2 miles away, based in Iowa City, 4.6 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Parker Appliance Repair Professionals (10.9 miles away, based in Martelle, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Ice and Freezer Designs
Samsung ice makers come in several designs, including Dual Auto Ice Maker (cubed + Ice Bites), fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
Know Your Samsung Ice Maker
How Samsung Ice Makers and Freezers Work
The fill valve needs at least 20 psi of supply pressure; low pressure shows up as small or shattered cubes, and on dual ice maker models a misplaced scoop holder can block the bucket sensor and halt production. Source: Samsung US - Samsung ice maker is not working
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
- 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
- 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
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
Reading a Samsung Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 40E / 40C | Ice room fan 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 |
| 14E | Ice maker sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
Samsung Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
What Gets Fixed on a Mount Vernon Freezer Call
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Mount Vernon and freezer repair in Mount Vernon.
Care Samsung Recommends
- 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
- 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.
Budgeting for a Samsung Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Samsung refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
What Mount Vernon Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Mount Vernon 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.
Iowa does not issue a general appliance repair technician license; the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board licenses plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration and hydronic work, and state law carves out a special restricted license only for utility employees who repair appliances. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
In Iowa, you can check a license with the Iowa DIAL Find a Record or License (Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board public search) or report a problem to the Iowa Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Mount Vernon Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Mount Vernon, IA
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Should I repair or replace my Samsung refrigerator?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Why is my Samsung refrigerator showing a code?
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Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Mount Vernon
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Samsung refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.