Most Samsung ice maker and freezer repairs in Albert Lea involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Albert Lea list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Albert Lea
Our data shows 31 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Albert Lea. Other nearby bases include Rochester (5), Mankato (4), and Stewartville (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. No company within 90 miles of Albert Lea mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Quality Appliance Repair, around 12.2 miles out. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Albert Lea is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 31 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 12.2, 17.6, 18.8 |
First up for Albert Lea: Sears Appliance Repair (18.8 miles away, based in Austin, 4.4 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Med City Appliance Repair (51.6 miles away, based in Rochester, 5.0 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Rochester, MN (51.7 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.7 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.4 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.5 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Samsung Ice Maker Do You Have?
Samsung ice makers come in several designs, including Dual Auto Ice Maker (cubed + Ice Bites), fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), top-freezer refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Know Your Samsung Ice Maker
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
On most Samsung models the ice maker and bucket sit in the fresh-food compartment, while some models put the ice maker in the freezer; either way the freezer must reach 0°F or colder for ice to form. Source: Samsung US - Samsung ice maker is not working
Common Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Frost buildup in freezer or ice bucket. Look for doors that do not close fully, overstuffed shelves, hot food and blocked vents, and on door ice makers check that the bucket gasket sits flush. Source: Samsung US - Frost forms in the Samsung freezer, refrigerator, or ice bucket
- Ice maker frozen / ice buildup. Samsung says not to defrost the ice maker yourself, and a frozen-over ice maker or a bucket that will not pull out needs service. 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
What Samsung Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 33E | Ice pipe heater error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 40E / 40C | Ice room fan error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 21E | Freezer fan error: the board does not sense the freezer fan turning, usually from a frozen fan or a failed fan motor. 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
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Albert Lea
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Albert Lea and freezer repair in Albert Lea.
Owner Care for Samsung Ice Makers
- 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.
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:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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.
What to Have Ready for a Samsung Call
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Albert Lea, MN
Most ice maker calls in Albert Lea 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.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Albert Lea
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Albert Lea, MN
Which Albert Lea technicians work on Samsung?
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?
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Write down any code or light your Samsung display shows and when it appears. It helps a Albert Lea technician bring the right parts.