A Samsung ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Samsung and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Independent Samsung Ice Maker Technicians, Sidney MT
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 88 miles of Sidney. 1 of them are based in Sidney itself, and the rest are spread across Dickinson (3), Williston (1), and Glendive (1). The farthest listed company is about 88 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Sidney mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Marty’s Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Sidney. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 4 businesses. Sidney is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 39.6, 49.9 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (88 mi) | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
The leading options for Sidney are Marty’s Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (49.9 miles away, based in Glendive, lists Saturday hours); Jones Heating and Refrigeration LLC (84.8 miles away, based in Dickinson, 4.9 stars from 368 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (39.6 miles away, based in Williston, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which Samsung ice maker you have before you call: Samsung sells Dual Auto Ice Maker (cubed + Ice Bites), in-freezer ice maker, and fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker. Freezer styles include top-freezer refrigerator, 4-Door Flex refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
Samsung Lines Technicians Work On
What a Samsung Technician Deals With
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
Samsung Symptoms and First Checks
- Ice maker leaking. Check that the gasket between the ice chute and the ice bucket sits flush, since a gap melts ice and causes drips. Source: Samsung US - Water leaks in a Samsung refrigerator
- 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
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
Reading a Samsung Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 39E / 39C | Ice maker function 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 |
| 8E | Ice maker (freezer) sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
Samsung Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Sidney
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Sidney and freezer repair in Sidney.
Care Samsung Recommends
- 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
- 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
Most Samsung ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 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?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Samsung Call
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Sidney, MT
Most ice maker calls in Sidney 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.
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Before You Book in Sidney
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Sidney, MT
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Sidney technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Samsung ice maker itself.