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 Box Elder 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.
Independent Samsung Ice Maker Technicians, Box Elder SD
Our data shows 8 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Box Elder. The rest are spread across Rapid City (5), Spearfish (2), and Hot Springs (1). Distances run up to about 51 miles. The closest is K&D Appliance Service, about 4.0 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Box Elder mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars. Box Elder is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Box Elder. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.0, 5.8, 7.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
First up for Box Elder: Appliance Repair Services (7.4 miles away, based in Rapid City, 4.9 stars from 279 reviews); K&D Appliance Service (4.0 miles away, based in Rapid City, 4.8 stars from 1,304 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Rapid City, lists Saturday hours); Appliances & Electronics Repair Lab (7.5 miles away, based in Rapid City, 4.7 stars from 50 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which Samsung ice maker you have before you call: Samsung sells in-freezer ice maker, fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker, and Dual Auto Ice Maker (cubed + Ice Bites). Freezer styles include 4-Door Flex refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and convertible upright freezer.
Know Your Samsung Ice Maker
What a Samsung Technician Deals With
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
- 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
- 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
Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| 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 |
| 14E | Ice maker sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 33E | Ice pipe heater 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
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Compressor hums but will not start
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Box Elder and freezer repair in Box Elder.
Care Samsung Recommends
- 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
- 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
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:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for Box Elder
Most ice maker calls in Box Elder 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.
The South Dakota Plumbing Commission issues Appliance Contractor and Appliance Installer licenses as plumbing specialty licenses; official pages reviewed did not spell out which appliance work they cover or whether repair alone requires one. Source: South Dakota Plumbing Commission - Licensing
In South Dakota, you can check a license with the South Dakota Plumbing Commission lists of licensees (specialty licensees, including appliance) or report a problem to the South Dakota Attorney General, Division of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Box Elder Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Box Elder, SD
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Do you work for Samsung?
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Write down any code or light your Samsung display shows and when it appears. It helps a Box Elder technician bring the right parts.