If your Samsung ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. 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.
Independent Samsung Ice Maker Technicians, Fort Washington MD
40 repair companies serve Fort Washington from within 30 miles. 4 list an address in Fort Washington, and the rest are spread across Alexandria (24), Waldorf (3), and Arlington (2). Distances run up to about 10 miles. The closest is Three J's Company, about 0.7 miles away. None of the repair companies near Fort Washington name Samsung in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 20 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.9, 2.2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 20 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
At the top of the Fort Washington list: Appliance Care (4.6 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (9.5 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Alexandria (6.2 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.8 stars from 249 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 convertible upright freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom 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
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
Samsung Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
What Samsung Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 40E / 40C | Ice room fan error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 8E | Ice maker (freezer) sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 39E / 39C | Ice maker function 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
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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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
- Keep the freezer at 0°F or colder; if it is set warmer, lower it, turn on Power Freeze and recheck after about 3 hours. 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:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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 brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for Fort Washington
Most ice maker calls in Fort Washington 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.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Fort Washington
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Fort Washington, MD
Do you work for Samsung?
Why is my Samsung refrigerator showing a code?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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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.