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 Breese 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 Breese
21 repair companies serve Breese from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Belleville (4), Centralia (3), and Fairview Heights (3). The closest is K J Appliance Repair, about 6.1 miles away. None of the repair companies near Breese name Samsung in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 18 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Breese. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 21 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.1, 12.1, 12.2 |
Closest matches for Breese: Mr. Appliance of Mid America (25.0 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.1 miles away, based in Belleville, 4.3 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (27.6 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 5,567 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mark's Appliance (26.3 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 1,610 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Ice and Freezer Features
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
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
Common Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
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
Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| 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 |
| 40E / 40C | Ice room fan error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 8E | Ice maker (freezer) sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
Samsung Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Breese and freezer repair in Breese.
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
- 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
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:
- 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
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
Around Breese
Most ice maker calls in Breese 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.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
Before You Book in Breese
- How often do you repair Samsung ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Breese, IL
How do I find a technician who knows Samsung ice makers?
Do you repair Samsung standalone freezers too?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Breese
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Breese technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Samsung ice maker itself.