Samsung owners in Sumter usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Sumter list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Who Works on Samsung Ice Makers Near Sumter
Within 60 miles of Sumter there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 list an address in Sumter, and the rest are spread across Columbia (16), Florence (4), and Lexington (3). Distances run up to about 52 miles. 1 lists Samsung specifically. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Sumter. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Sumter is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 45 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 2.0, 3.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
| Mention Samsung | 1 |
The leading options for Sumter are Bell's Appliance Parts & Repair Center (2.0 miles away, 4.2 stars from 98 reviews); Bob's Appliance Sales & Services (4.5 miles away, 4.4 stars from 41 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.4 stars from 107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sloan Appliance Service Inc. (38.0 miles away, based in Cayce, 4.7 stars from 2,353 reviews).
Know Your Samsung Ice Maker
How Samsung Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
What Samsung Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
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
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 |
| 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 |
Samsung Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Sumter and freezer repair in Sumter.
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.
What Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Samsung refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Samsung Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
What Sumter Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Sumter 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.
South Carolina does not issue a license specific to appliance repair; mechanical work such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial-scale jobs and by the Residential Builders Commission for residential HVAC and plumbing. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
In South Carolina, you can check a license with the SC LLR License Lookup or report a problem to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Sumter
- How often do you repair Samsung ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Sumter, SC
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Write down any code or light your Samsung display shows and when it appears. It helps a Sumter technician bring the right parts.