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. Below are independent repair companies serving Gaylord, with those that mention Samsung first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent Samsung Ice Maker Technicians, Gaylord MI
We found 19 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Gaylord. 1 of them are based in Gaylord itself, and other nearby bases include Traverse City (3), Grayling (2), and Houghton Lake (2). Nearest on the list: Advanced Appliance & Refrigeration., around 1.0 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Gaylord mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 19 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Gaylord is inside its regular service area.
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| Companies within 60 miles | 19 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 24.6, 25.7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
At the top of the Gaylord list: Tri-Lakes Appliance Repair, Inc. (28.4 miles away, based in Alanson, 5.0 stars from 570 reviews); Advanced Appliance & Refrigeration. (1.0 miles away, 3.7 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MI Appliance Repair (24.6 miles away, based in Grayling, 4.9 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.7 miles away, based in Grayling, 4.7 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Lines Technicians Work On
How Samsung Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
Common Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 14E | Ice maker sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 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 |
Signs Your Samsung Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Gaylord and freezer repair in Gaylord.
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
- 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:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Samsung Call
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Gaylord
Most ice maker calls in Gaylord 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.
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
In Michigan, you can check a license with the LARA Find / Verify a BCC Licensed Professional or Business or report a problem to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Gaylord
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Gaylord, MI
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Gaylord technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Samsung ice maker itself.