Samsung owners in Gardiner usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Gardiner, with those that mention Samsung first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Samsung, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Gardiner
20 repair companies serve Gardiner from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Portland (5), Auburn (3), and Chelsea (1). Distances run up to about 58 miles. Nearest on the list: Thermador Group, around 9.4 miles out. None of the repair companies near Gardiner name Samsung in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 20 businesses. Gardiner is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Companies within 60 miles | 20 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.4, 21.2, 21.9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
First up for Gardiner: Sears Appliance Repair (21.9 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.4 stars from 522 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Agren (46.5 miles away, based in South Portland, 4.8 stars from 2,172 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.1 miles away, based in Waterville, 4.5 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Thermador Group (9.4 miles away, based in Chelsea, 4.9 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Samsung Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Samsung ice maker you have before you call: Samsung sells in-freezer ice maker, fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker, and Dual Auto Ice Maker (cubed + Ice Bites). On the freezer side, Samsung sells top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and French door refrigerator (bottom freezer).
Know Your Samsung Ice Maker
What Makes Samsung Ice Maker Repairs Different
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 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 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
Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 14E | Ice maker sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 39E / 39C | Ice maker function 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
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
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Gardiner
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Gardiner and freezer repair in Gardiner.
Keeping a Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
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
Most Samsung ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 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?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Gardiner
Most ice maker calls in Gardiner 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.
Maine has no general appliance repair license, but installing or servicing propane and natural gas appliances requires a Maine Fuel Board propane and natural gas technician license with an appliance connection and service authorization. Source: Maine Fuel Board - Licensing - Individual Licenses (Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)
In Maine, you can check a license with the Maine Professional and Financial Regulation Licensee Search or report a problem to the Maine Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Gardiner
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair Samsung ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Gardiner, ME
Do you repair Samsung standalone freezers too?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Is this Samsung customer service?
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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.