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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Samsung and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Independent Samsung Ice Maker Technicians, Calumet City IL
Within 30 miles of Calumet City there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Calumet City, and other nearby bases include Chicago (8), Chicago Heights (3), and Hammond (2). Distances run up to about 11 miles. The closest is American Service Alliance, about 1.0 miles away. No company within 30 miles of Calumet City names Samsung in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.0, 1.5 |
At the top of the Calumet City list: Red Apple Appliance Repair East New York (25.0 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.5 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pro (8.8 miles away, based in Schererville, 4.9 stars from 1,329 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Terry's Service Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews); Alsip Appliance Repair (10.5 miles away, based in Alsip, 3.3 stars from 25 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 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
Samsung Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
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 |
| 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 |
Signs Your Samsung Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What Gets Fixed on a Calumet City Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Calumet City and freezer repair in Calumet City.
Owner Care for Samsung Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
Brand guides: Samsung Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check, Samsung Freezer Not Working or Not Freezing.
Budgeting for a Samsung Ice Maker Repair
Most Samsung ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for Calumet City
Most ice maker calls in Calumet City 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.
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Hiring a Repair Company in Calumet City
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Calumet City, IL
Is my Samsung ice maker worth repairing?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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Can the same technician fix my Samsung chest or upright freezer?
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Write down any code or light your Samsung display shows and when it appears. It helps a Calumet City technician bring the right parts.