Samsung owners in Silver Lake usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Silver Lake list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Independent Samsung Ice Maker Technicians, Silver Lake NC
Our data shows 14 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Silver Lake. The rest are spread across Wilmington (11), Navassa (1), and Rocky Point (1). Distances run up to about 17 miles. A & D Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 3.0 miles from Silver Lake. No company within 90 miles of Silver Lake mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 4.0, 4.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 14 |
Closest matches for Silver Lake: Appliance Service Co (4.4 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.7 stars from 240 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Wilmington NC (10.5 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.8 stars from 1,215 reviews); Jamerson Appliance Repair (17.1 miles away, based in Southport, 4.9 stars from 830 reviews); Island Appliance Repair (9.6 miles away, based in Navassa, 4.8 stars from 647 reviews).
Samsung Ice and Freezer Designs
Samsung ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker, and Dual Auto Ice Maker (cubed + Ice Bites), and each one fails in its own way.
Know Your Samsung Ice Maker
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
What Samsung Says to Check First
- Small or hollow cubes. Small or shattered cubes point to low water pressure, so check that the supply valve is fully open, the line is not kinked and the filter is not restricting flow. Source: Samsung US - Samsung ice maker is not working
- 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
Before You Call: The Samsung Reset
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
Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 40E / 40C | Ice room fan error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 8E | Ice maker (freezer) sensor 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 |
Samsung Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
What Gets Fixed on a Silver Lake Ice Maker Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Silver Lake and freezer repair in Silver Lake.
Owner Care for Samsung Ice Makers
- 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
- Clean the door seals with warm soapy water; a torn or split seal needs service, while one that has popped out of its channel can be pressed back in. 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
Price the repair before replacing a Samsung refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 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?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
What Silver Lake Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Silver Lake 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.
North Carolina has no license specific to appliance repair; work on gas appliances, fuel piping and heating equipment is regulated by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, with an exemption for minor repairs that don't change fuel type, venting or piping. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
In North Carolina, you can check a license with the NC Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Board public license search or report a problem to the North Carolina Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Silver Lake Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Silver Lake, NC
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