Most Samsung ice maker and freezer repairs in Marlow Heights involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. 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.
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Marlow Heights
Within 30 miles of Marlow Heights there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Washington (16), Alexandria (6), and Fort Washington (4). None of the repair companies near Marlow Heights name Samsung in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: Nifty Lifty Appliance Repair, around 1.4 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Marlow Heights. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 2.1, 2.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
First up for Marlow Heights: UltraFix Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SK Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Alexandria (7.3 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.8 stars from 249 reviews); Total Appliance Repair Inc. (2.9 miles away, based in Hillcrest Heights, 4.4 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Ice and Freezer Designs
Samsung ice makers come in several designs, including fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and Dual Auto Ice Maker (cubed + Ice Bites), and each one fails in its own way.
Samsung Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes Samsung Ice Maker Repairs Different
The fill valve needs at least 20 psi of supply pressure; low pressure shows up as small or shattered cubes, and on dual ice maker models a misplaced scoop holder can block the bucket sensor and halt production. Source: Samsung US - Samsung ice maker is not working
What Samsung Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
What Samsung Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 40E / 40C | Ice room fan error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 39E / 39C | Ice maker function error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 14E | Ice maker sensor 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
Samsung Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Marlow Heights and freezer repair in Marlow Heights.
Care Samsung Recommends
- 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.
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:
- 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?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Marlow Heights
Most ice maker calls in Marlow Heights 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.
Questions to Ask a Marlow Heights Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- How often do you repair Samsung ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Marlow Heights, MD
Is my Samsung ice maker worth repairing?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Marlow Heights technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Samsung ice maker itself.