Samsung owners in West Islip usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving West Islip, with those that mention Samsung first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Samsung, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Samsung Ice Makers Near West Islip
Within 30 miles of West Islip there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in West Islip, and the rest are spread across Brentwood (4), Farmingdale (4), and West Babylon (3). 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. Nearest on the list: Champion Appliance Repair Operations, around 0.4 miles out. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from West Islip. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.6, 1.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for West Islip are FINE FIX by JC SERVICE LLC (SAMSUNG APPLIANCES SPECIALIST ) (77.3 miles away, based in Forked River, 4.9 stars from 237 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eddies Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Brentwood, 5.0 stars from 1,413 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SQServicers (4.6 miles away, based in Lindenhurst, 5.0 stars from 163 reviews); Master Tech Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Lindenhurst, 4.8 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Ice and Freezer Designs
Samsung ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, Dual Auto Ice Maker (cubed + Ice Bites), and fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include bottom-freezer refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), convertible upright freezer, and 4-Door Flex refrigerator.
Know Your Samsung Ice Maker
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
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
Samsung Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
What Samsung Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 40E / 40C | Ice room fan error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 33E | Ice pipe heater error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 8E | Ice maker (freezer) sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
Signs Your Samsung Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in West Islip
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in West Islip and freezer repair in West Islip.
Care Samsung Recommends
- 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
- Dump stored ice about every other week so it does not clump, block the chute or trick the ice maker into thinking the bucket is full. 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:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Samsung Call
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for West Islip
Most ice maker calls in West Islip 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near West Islip
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: West Islip, NY
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Do you work for Samsung?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Samsung refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.