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. The Riverdale list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Independent Samsung Ice Maker Technicians, Riverdale IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Riverdale. 1 list an address in Riverdale, and other nearby bases include Chicago (8), Palos Heights (3), and Oak Lawn (3). No company within 30 miles of Riverdale names Samsung in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Riverdale Appliance Repair, around 0.8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 28 businesses.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 2.0, 2.0 |
At the top of the Riverdale list: Red Apple Appliance Repair East New York (21.6 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.5 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Terry's Service Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews); Alsip Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Alsip, 3.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Super Appliance Man (5.3 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.7 stars from 364 reviews).
Samsung Lines Technicians Work On
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
The gasket between the ice compartment and the ice bucket must sit flush, because a gap lets warm air in and causes frost, slushy ice and dripping. Source: Samsung US - Frost forms in the Samsung freezer, refrigerator, or ice bucket
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
- 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
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
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 |
| 40E / 40C | Ice room fan error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
Samsung Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Riverdale and freezer repair in Riverdale.
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
- 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
Brand guides: Samsung Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check, Samsung Freezer Not Working or Not Freezing.
Budgeting for a Samsung Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Samsung refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 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?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Local Notes for Riverdale
Most ice maker calls in Riverdale 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Riverdale
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Riverdale, IL
Can the same technician fix my Samsung chest or upright freezer?
Do you work for Samsung?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
What should I do about a Samsung error code?
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Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Riverdale
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Riverdale technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Samsung ice maker itself.