Most Samsung ice maker and freezer repairs in Dwight involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Dwight list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Samsung, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Samsung Ice Maker Technicians, Dwight IL
40 repair companies serve Dwight from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Joliet (16), Plainfield (5), and Ottawa (2). Distances run up to about 39 miles. None of the companies within 60 miles mention Samsung by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Walsh Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 15.5 miles from Dwight. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Dwight is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Dwight. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 15.5, 19.6, 24.7 |
| Mention Samsung | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
The leading options for Dwight are Red Apple Appliance Repair East New York (68.5 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.5 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.5 miles away, based in Bourbonnais, 4.6 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NextFix Appliance Repair And Service, Inc (34.8 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.9 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.6 miles away, based in Joliet, 4.6 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Samsung Ice Maker Do You Have?
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.
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What Makes Samsung Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
A fridge-compartment ice maker harvests a tray roughly every 45 to 65 minutes and a freezer ice maker about every 85 minutes, and the bucket holds only about 2 pounds before the bucket-full sensing stops production. Source: Samsung US - Samsung ice maker is not working
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
- 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 |
| 33E | Ice pipe heater 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 |
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
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Dwight
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Dwight and freezer repair in Dwight.
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
- 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
Brand guides: Samsung Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check, Samsung Freezer Not Working or Not Freezing.
Budgeting for a Samsung Ice Maker Repair
A Samsung ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
What Dwight Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Dwight 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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How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Dwight
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Dwight, IL
How do I find a technician who knows Samsung ice makers?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Dwight, IL
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Dwight
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Dwight technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Samsung ice maker itself.