Samsung owners in Forest Park usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Forest Park list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Forest Park
Within 30 miles of Forest Park there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Forest Park itself, and other nearby bases include Oak Park (7), Cicero (4), and Brookfield (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. The closest is Full Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. None of the companies within 30 miles mention Samsung by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Forest Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.0, 1.2 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention Samsung | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
First up for Forest Park: Red Apple Appliance Repair East New York (6.7 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.5 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IVAN Appliance Repairs (3.3 miles away, based in Elmwood Park, 4.7 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Maywood Appliance (2.9 miles away, based in Brookfield, 4.6 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trust Pro Appliance of Chicago (5.1 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 354 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Samsung Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Samsung ice maker you have before you call: Samsung sells in-freezer ice maker, fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker, and Dual Auto Ice Maker (cubed + Ice Bites). On the freezer side, Samsung sells top-freezer refrigerator, convertible upright freezer, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and French door refrigerator (bottom freezer).
Samsung Ice and Freezer Features
How Samsung Ice Makers and Freezers Work
The ice maker has its own automatic defrost; Samsung tells owners not to defrost it themselves, and a sheet of ice over the ice maker or a stuck, frozen bucket calls for service. Source: Samsung US - Samsung ice maker is not working
Common Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Ice maker leaking. Check that the gasket between the ice chute and the ice bucket sits flush, since a gap melts ice and causes drips. Source: Samsung US - Water leaks in a Samsung refrigerator
- 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
What Samsung Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| 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 |
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
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Forest Park
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Care Samsung Recommends
- 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
- 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:
- 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
What Forest Park Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Forest Park 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 Forest Park
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Forest Park, IL
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Should I repair or replace my Samsung refrigerator?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
What should I do about a Samsung error code?
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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.