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 St. Joseph, with those that mention Samsung first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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 St. Joseph
Within 60 miles of St. Joseph there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across South Bend (14), Elkhart (3), and Benton Harbor (2). Distances run up to about 51 miles. Keeter's Appliance Repair & Parts is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from St. Joseph. No company within 60 miles of St. Joseph names Samsung in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 39 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether St. Joseph is inside its regular service area.
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| Companies within 60 miles | 51 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 3.1, 20.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
At the top of the St. Joseph list: Red Apple Appliance Repair East New York (65.2 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.5 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.6 miles away, based in Michigan City, 4.6 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Camden Appliance New Sales & Service (32.9 miles away, based in Edwardsburg, 4.6 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.0 miles away, based in Dowagiac, 4.4 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes Samsung Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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
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
- 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
The Samsung Ice Maker Test
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
What Samsung Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 8E | Ice maker (freezer) sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 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 |
Samsung Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
What Gets Fixed on a St. Joseph Freezer Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in St. Joseph and freezer repair in St. Joseph.
Care Samsung Recommends
- 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
- 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.
What Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Samsung refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Samsung Call
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Local Notes for St. Joseph
Most ice maker calls in St. Joseph 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.
Before You Book in St. Joseph
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: St. Joseph, MI
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Write down any code or light your Samsung display shows and when it appears. It helps a St. Joseph technician bring the right parts.