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. Below are independent repair companies serving Welcome, with those that mention Samsung first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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.
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Welcome
We found 36 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Welcome. The rest are spread across Greenville (10), Anderson (4), and Spartanburg (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. The closest is Appliance GrandMasters, about 0.9 miles away. None of the repair companies near Welcome name Samsung in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 36 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.5, 2.3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
The leading options for Welcome are The Olde Homestead, Inc. (4.0 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.9 stars from 1,104 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Greater Greenville (9.7 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.8 stars from 1,221 reviews); Appliance GrandMasters (0.9 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.7 stars from 1,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.4 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Samsung Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Samsung ice maker you have before you call: Samsung sells in-freezer ice maker, Dual Auto Ice Maker (cubed + Ice Bites), and fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker. On the freezer side, Samsung sells side-by-side refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), bottom-freezer refrigerator, and 4-Door Flex refrigerator.
Samsung Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Samsung Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
What Samsung Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 39E / 39C | Ice maker function 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 |
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
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Compressor hums but will not start
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Welcome and freezer repair in Welcome.
Keeping a Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
Most Samsung ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for Welcome
Most ice maker calls in Welcome 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 Welcome
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Welcome, SC
Can the same technician fix my Samsung chest or upright freezer?
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Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Welcome
Write down any code or light your Samsung display shows and when it appears. It helps a Welcome technician bring the right parts.