Samsung owners in Wilmette usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Wilmette, with those that mention Samsung first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Samsung. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Samsung ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Independent Samsung Ice Maker Technicians, Wilmette IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Wilmette. 2 of them are based in Wilmette itself, and the rest are spread across Evanston (10), Skokie (8), and Glenview (5). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Wilmette names Samsung in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Kelly's Appliance Repair Services, around 1.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 36 businesses.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 24 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.2, 1.6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 23 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 50 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
First up for Wilmette: Red Apple Appliance Repair East New York (9.0 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.5 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Glenview, 4.8 stars from 855 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Plus Appliance Repair Inc (3.5 miles away, based in Skokie, 4.9 stars from 418 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix4u Appliance & HVAC Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 91 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), fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Samsung sells bottom-freezer refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), convertible upright freezer, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Samsung Lines Technicians Work On
How Samsung Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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
What Samsung Says to Check First
- Ice maker not making ice. Confirm the freezer is at 0°F or colder, the Ice Off light is not on, the bucket is fully seated and holds only ice, then run the ice maker reset test. 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
Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 8E | Ice maker (freezer) sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 14E | Ice maker sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 40E / 40C | Ice room fan 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
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Wilmette and freezer repair in Wilmette.
Owner Care for Samsung Ice Makers
- 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.
What Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Samsung refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for Wilmette
Most ice maker calls in Wilmette 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Wilmette
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair Samsung ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Wilmette, IL
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Which Wilmette technicians work on Samsung?
Do you repair Samsung standalone freezers too?
Should I repair or replace my Samsung refrigerator?
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Write down any code or light your Samsung display shows and when it appears. It helps a Wilmette technician bring the right parts.