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.
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.
Who Works on Samsung Ice Makers Near La Porte
24 repair companies serve La Porte from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in La Porte, and the rest are spread across South Bend (14), Valparaiso (3), and Michigan City (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Nearest on the list: Greer Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. No company within 30 miles of La Porte names Samsung in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 24 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from La Porte. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 10.2, 10.8 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 24 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
Closest matches for La Porte: Red Apple Appliance Repair East New York (57.8 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.5 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.8 miles away, based in Michigan City, 4.6 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.0 miles away, based in Valparaiso, 4.4 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Greer Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 44 reviews).
Samsung Ice and Freezer Designs
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. Freezer styles include French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), convertible upright freezer, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Samsung Ice and Freezer Features
What a Samsung Technician Deals With
A fridge-compartment ice maker harvests a tray roughly every 45 to 65 minutes and a freezer ice maker about every 85 minutes, and the bucket holds only about 2 pounds before the bucket-full sensing stops production. Source: Samsung US - Samsung ice maker is not working
Samsung Symptoms and First Checks
- 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 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
Testing or Resetting a Samsung Ice Maker
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 |
| 14E | Ice maker sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 33E | Ice pipe heater error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
Signs Your Samsung Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- 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 La Porte and freezer repair in La Porte.
Owner Care for Samsung Ice Makers
- 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
- 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.
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:
- 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?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
What La Porte Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in La Porte 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 Indiana, you can check a license with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License Verification or report a problem to the Indiana Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in La Porte
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: La Porte, IN
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Can the same technician fix my Samsung chest or upright freezer?
Should I repair or replace my Samsung refrigerator?
What should I do about a Samsung error code?
Other Refrigeration Repair in La Porte
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near La Porte
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.