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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Who Works on Samsung Ice Makers Near Downers Grove
Within 30 miles of Downers Grove there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Downers Grove itself, and other nearby bases include Darien (6), Naperville (5), and Lisle (4). The closest is Town & Country Appliance Service, about 0.3 miles away. No company within 30 miles of Downers Grove names Samsung in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Downers Grove. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 2.0 |
The leading options for Downers Grove are Red Apple Appliance Repair East New York (17.7 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.5 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (4.3 miles away, based in Darien, 5.0 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sameday Chicago Refrigeration Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Darien, 4.8 stars from 28 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Oak Brook, 4.6 stars from 315 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Samsung Ice Maker Repairs Different
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 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
- 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
What Samsung Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 33E | Ice pipe heater error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 8E | Ice maker (freezer) sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 14E | Ice maker sensor 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
- 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 Downers Grove Ice Maker Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Downers Grove and freezer repair in Downers Grove.
Keeping a Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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.
Samsung Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Samsung Call
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Local Notes for Downers Grove
Most ice maker calls in Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair Samsung ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Downers Grove, IL
Can the same technician fix my Samsung chest or upright freezer?
How do I find a technician who knows Samsung ice makers?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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Write down any code or light your Samsung display shows and when it appears. It helps a Downers Grove technician bring the right parts.