Most Samsung ice maker and freezer repairs in Caldwell involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Caldwell list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Samsung, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Samsung Ice Maker Technicians, Caldwell NJ
Within 30 miles of Caldwell there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Caldwell, and the rest are spread across Clifton (10), Bloomfield (4), and Fairfield (3). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Frontline Appliance Repair Experts is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Caldwell. 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. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Caldwell. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 1.4, 1.5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
At the top of the Caldwell list: FINE FIX by JC SERVICE LLC (SAMSUNG APPLIANCES SPECIALIST ) (70.8 miles away, based in Forked River, 4.9 stars from 237 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dan Marc Appliance (1.4 miles away, based in West Caldwell, 4.5 stars from 6,455 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Handler Appliance Inc (6.5 miles away, based in Wayne, 4.9 stars from 1,469 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Parsippany, 4.6 stars from 197 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Samsung Ice Maker
What Makes Samsung Ice Maker Repairs Different
A fridge-compartment ice maker harvests a tray roughly every 45 to 65 minutes and a freezer ice maker about every 85 minutes, and the bucket holds only about 2 pounds before the bucket-full sensing stops production. Source: Samsung US - Samsung ice maker is not working
Samsung Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 40E / 40C | Ice room fan error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 39E / 39C | Ice maker function error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 33E | Ice pipe heater error. 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
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
What a Freezer Technician Checks
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Keeping a Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
Most Samsung ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 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 freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
What Caldwell Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Caldwell 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Caldwell
- How often do you repair Samsung ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- 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: Caldwell, NJ
Do you repair Samsung standalone freezers too?
Is my Samsung ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Do you work for Samsung?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Caldwell technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Samsung ice maker itself.