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 Akron
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Akron. 4 of them are based in Akron itself, and other nearby bases include Canton (5), Brunswick (3), and Cuyahoga Falls (2). Distances run up to about 25 miles. No company within 90 miles of Akron mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Akron OH, around 0.5 miles out. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 31 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 3.8, 4.1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
At the top of the Akron list: Mr. Appliance of Akron (4.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 642 reviews); Myers Appliance, Service and Sales Inc. (13.6 miles away, based in Ravenna, 4.8 stars from 973 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Tallmadge, 4.5 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.4 miles away, based in Brunswick, 4.7 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Samsung Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
- Ice dispenser not working. Check that the bucket has loose ice rather than clumps, Child Lock is off, the chute is clear and the bucket clicks into place. Source: Samsung US - Issues with Samsung refrigerator ice dispensers
- 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
Reading a Samsung Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 33E | Ice pipe heater error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 40E / 40C | Ice room fan error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
Samsung Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- An error code or temperature alarm
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Akron
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Akron and freezer repair in Akron.
Care Samsung Recommends
- 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
- 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.
Samsung Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Samsung refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Akron
Most ice maker calls in Akron 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.
Ohio has no state license for appliance repair; the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial contractors in plumbing, hydronics, refrigeration, HVAC and electrical, and residential contractor work is generally overseen locally. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
In Ohio, you can check a license with the Ohio Department of Commerce OCILB Company Licensee Lookup or report a problem to the Ohio Attorney General, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Akron Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Akron, OH
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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.