Samsung owners in Merriam usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Merriam list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Merriam
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Merriam. The rest are spread across Kansas City (17), Overland Park (9), and Independence (5). Distances run up to about 17 miles. No company within 90 miles of Merriam mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Mr. Fix It & Appliance Sales is the nearest, roughly 2.3 miles from Merriam. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Merriam. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.3, 3.3, 3.8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 55 |
At the top of the Merriam list: Tager Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in Olathe, 4.9 stars from 249 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Shark (4.7 miles away, based in Prairie Village, 4.9 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Able Appliance Repair (12.5 miles away, based in Kansas City, 4.9 stars from 4,981 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.3 miles away, based in Independence, 4.5 stars from 909 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Samsung Ice Maker Do You Have?
Samsung ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, Dual Auto Ice Maker (cubed + Ice Bites), and fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Samsung sells side-by-side refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), bottom-freezer refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Samsung Ice and Freezer Features
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
Samsung Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
Reading a Samsung Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 40E / 40C | Ice room fan 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 |
Signs Your Samsung Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Merriam and freezer repair in Merriam.
Care Samsung Recommends
- 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
- 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.
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:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Samsung Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Local Notes for Merriam
Most ice maker calls in Merriam 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 Kansas, you can report a problem to the Kansas Attorney General Public Protection Division (Consumer Protection).
Questions to Ask a Merriam Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Merriam, KS
Should I repair or replace my Samsung refrigerator?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Merriam
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Merriam
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Merriam technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Samsung ice maker itself.