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. Below are independent repair companies serving River Grove, with those that mention Samsung first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Who Works on Samsung Ice Makers Near River Grove
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of River Grove. 2 of them are based in River Grove itself, and other nearby bases include Chicago (14), Oak Park (7), and Melrose Park (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. True River Grove Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from River Grove. 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. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
|---|---|
| Mention Samsung | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.5, 0.8 |
Closest matches for River Grove: Red Apple Appliance Repair East New York (5.3 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.5 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service HVAC and Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Chicago, 5.0 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IVAN Appliance Repairs (1.2 miles away, based in Elmwood Park, 4.7 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, based in Melrose Park, 4.7 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Samsung ice makers come in several designs, including Dual Auto Ice Maker (cubed + Ice Bites), in-freezer ice maker, and fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
Know Your Samsung Ice Maker
What Makes Samsung Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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
Common Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 8E | Ice maker (freezer) sensor 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
When to Call for Samsung Ice Maker Repair
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in River Grove and freezer repair in River Grove.
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
- 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
A Samsung ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for River Grove, IL
Most ice maker calls in River 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.
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Before You Book in River Grove
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: River Grove, IL
Should I repair or replace my Samsung refrigerator?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
How do I find a technician who knows Samsung ice makers?
Can the same technician fix my Samsung chest or upright freezer?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in River Grove, IL
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near River Grove
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a River Grove technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Samsung ice maker itself.