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. Below are independent repair companies serving Gowanda, with those that mention Samsung first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Gowanda
Within 60 miles of Gowanda there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Buffalo (8), Williamsville (3), and Niagara Falls (3). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 18.9 miles out. 1 lists Samsung specifically. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Gowanda is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gowanda. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 18.9, 20.3, 23.3 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 44 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Mention Samsung | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
First up for Gowanda: Sears Appliance Repair (18.9 miles away, based in Fredonia, 4.4 stars from 67 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Orville's Home Appliances (36.3 miles away, based in Eggertsville, 4.7 stars from 2,722 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Jamestown-Warren (35.0 miles away, based in Jamestown, 4.7 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (38.4 miles away, based in Bradford, 4.9 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Samsung Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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
What Samsung Says to Check First
- Ice maker not making ice. Confirm the freezer is at 0°F or colder, the Ice Off light is not on, the bucket is fully seated and holds only ice, then run the ice maker reset test. Source: Samsung US - Samsung ice maker is not working
- 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
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
Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| 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 |
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
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Gowanda
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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.
Budgeting for a Samsung Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Samsung refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Gowanda
Most ice maker calls in Gowanda 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 York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
Before You Book in Gowanda
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Gowanda, NY
Can the same technician fix my Samsung chest or upright freezer?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
What should I do about a Samsung error code?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Gowanda technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Samsung ice maker itself.