A Samsung ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. The Bryan list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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 Bryan
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Bryan. 1 of them are based in Bryan itself, and other nearby bases include Fort Wayne (21), Toledo (3), and Kendallville (2). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Bryan. 1 of them mentions Samsung in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 38 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Bryan is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 20 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Mention Samsung | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 13.0, 26.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
First up for Bryan: Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.3 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Sales & Service (48.6 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.9 stars from 982 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dave Smith Appliance Services LLC (47.4 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.8 stars from 1,168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Sales & Service (48.6 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.9 stars from 4,272 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Samsung Ice Maker
How Samsung Ice Makers and Freezers Work
The gasket between the ice compartment and the ice bucket must sit flush, because a gap lets warm air in and causes frost, slushy ice and dripping. Source: Samsung US - Frost forms in the Samsung freezer, refrigerator, or ice bucket
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
Common Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- Freezer not freezing. Set the freezer to 0°F or colder and allow up to 28 hours after a setting change before judging the temperature. Source: Samsung US - Cooling issues with Samsung refrigerator or freezer
What Samsung Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 40E / 40C | Ice room fan error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 8E | Ice maker (freezer) sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 14E | Ice maker sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
Signs Your Samsung Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Bryan and freezer repair in Bryan.
Care Samsung Recommends
- 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
- 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
A Samsung ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the water dispenser still works
What Bryan Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Bryan 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Bryan
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Bryan, OH
Can the same technician fix my Samsung chest or upright freezer?
Do you work for Samsung?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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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.