A Samsung ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Samsung and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Samsung, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Samsung Ice Makers Near River Forest
Within 30 miles of River Forest there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in River Forest, and the rest are spread across Oak Park (7), Chicago (7), and Elmwood Park (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Ready River Forest Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from River Forest. No company within 30 miles of River Forest names Samsung in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from River Forest. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.7, 1.1 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Mention Samsung | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for River Forest: Red Apple Appliance Repair East New York (5.4 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.5 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IVAN Appliance Repairs (1.4 miles away, based in Elmwood Park, 4.7 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Melrose Park, 4.7 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Maywood Appliance (4.4 miles away, based in Brookfield, 4.6 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Samsung Ice Maker
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
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
Samsung Symptoms and First Checks
- Small or hollow cubes. Small or shattered cubes point to low water pressure, so check that the supply valve is fully open, the line is not kinked and the filter is not restricting flow. Source: Samsung US - Samsung ice maker is not working
- 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
The Samsung Ice Maker Test
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 |
|---|---|
| 14E | Ice maker sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 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 |
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
When to Call for Samsung Ice Maker Repair
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in River Forest and freezer repair in River Forest.
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
- 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.
Samsung Repair Cost Ranges
Most Samsung ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for River Forest
Most ice maker calls in River Forest 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.
Questions to Ask a River Forest Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: River Forest, IL
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Write down any code or light your Samsung display shows and when it appears. It helps a River Forest technician bring the right parts.