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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Samsung and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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.
Who Works on Samsung Ice Makers Near Brookdale
40 repair companies serve Brookdale from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Clifton (17), Passaic (5), and Bloomfield (4). The closest is Appliance Repair Clifton Pros, about 1.1 miles away. None of the companies within 30 miles mention Samsung by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Brookdale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.3, 1.4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
The leading options for Brookdale are FINE FIX by JC SERVICE LLC (SAMSUNG APPLIANCES SPECIALIST ) (70.4 miles away, based in Forked River, 4.9 stars from 237 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sam The Man Repairs LLC (3.0 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Passaic, 4.5 stars from 145 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Belleville, 4.4 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Ice and Freezer Features
How Samsung Ice Makers and Freezers Work
The fill valve needs at least 20 psi of supply pressure; low pressure shows up as small or shattered cubes, and on dual ice maker models a misplaced scoop holder can block the bucket sensor and halt production. Source: Samsung US - Samsung ice maker is not working
Samsung Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
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 |
|---|---|
| 8E | Ice maker (freezer) sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 40E / 40C | Ice room fan error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 14E | Ice maker sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
Samsung Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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Keeping a Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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.
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:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Brookdale
Most ice maker calls in Brookdale 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.
New Jersey has no license specific to appliance repair; plumbing work is reserved to state-licensed master plumbers, and gas piping work on the customer side of the meter falls under HVACR contractor licensing, both overseen by boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
In New Jersey, you can check a license with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System or report a problem to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Questions to Ask a Brookdale Repair Technician
- How often do you repair Samsung ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Brookdale, NJ
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my Samsung refrigerator showing a code?
Which Brookdale technicians work on Samsung?
Should I repair or replace my Samsung refrigerator?
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Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Brookdale
Write down any code or light your Samsung display shows and when it appears. It helps a Brookdale technician bring the right parts.