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.
Independent Samsung Ice Maker Technicians, Valley Falls SC
We found 31 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Valley Falls. The rest are spread across Greenville (10), Spartanburg (5), and Gaffney (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Valley Falls mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is DP Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Valley Falls. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 31 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 3.3, 4.8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
At the top of the Valley Falls list: Turner's Appliance Repair & Refrigeration (8.1 miles away, based in Chesnee, 4.9 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater Greenville (22.2 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.8 stars from 1,221 reviews); DP Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, based in Boiling Springs, 4.5 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Olde Homestead, Inc. (27.5 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.9 stars from 1,104 reviews).
Samsung Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which Samsung ice maker you have before you call: Samsung sells Dual Auto Ice Maker (cubed + Ice Bites), in-freezer ice maker, and fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, convertible upright freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, and French door refrigerator (bottom freezer).
Samsung Ice and Freezer Features
How Samsung Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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
What Samsung Says to Check First
- 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
Before You Call: The Samsung Reset
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 39E / 39C | Ice maker function error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
Signs Your Samsung Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Valley Falls and freezer repair in Valley Falls.
Owner Care for Samsung Ice Makers
- 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
- Keep the freezer at 0°F or colder; if it is set warmer, lower it, turn on Power Freeze and recheck after about 3 hours. 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:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Samsung Call
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Around Valley Falls
Most ice maker calls in Valley Falls 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Valley Falls
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Valley Falls, SC
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Should I repair or replace my Samsung refrigerator?
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Write down any code or light your Samsung display shows and when it appears. It helps a Valley Falls technician bring the right parts.