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.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Samsung, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Bucyrus
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Bucyrus. 1 of them are based in Bucyrus itself, and the rest are spread across Mansfield (6), Columbus (4), and Westerville (3). The farthest listed company is about 51 miles out. None of the repair companies near Bucyrus name Samsung in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Bucyrus Appliance Repair, about 0.1 miles away. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Bucyrus is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bucyrus. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 15.2, 21.2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
At the top of the Bucyrus list: New Life Appliance Repair LLC (39.8 miles away, based in Delaware, 5.0 stars from 187 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Ashland and Mansfield (25.8 miles away, based in Mansfield, 4.7 stars from 879 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Fremont and Sandusky, OH (38.0 miles away, based in Fremont, 4.8 stars from 347 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.0 miles away, based in Fostoria, 4.6 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Samsung Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Samsung ice maker you have before you call: Samsung sells fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker, Dual Auto Ice Maker (cubed + Ice Bites), and in-freezer ice maker.
Samsung Ice and Freezer Features
What a Samsung Technician Deals With
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
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 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
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
Reading a Samsung Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 14E | Ice maker sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 8E | Ice maker (freezer) sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 40E / 40C | Ice room fan 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
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Bucyrus and freezer repair in Bucyrus.
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
- 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:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
What Bucyrus Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Bucyrus 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 Bucyrus Repair Technician
- How often do you repair Samsung ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Bucyrus, OH
Can the same technician fix my Samsung chest or upright freezer?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
How do I find a technician who knows Samsung ice makers?
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Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Bucyrus
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Bucyrus technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Samsung ice maker itself.