Samsung owners in Baytown usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Baytown list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Samsung directly.
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Baytown
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Baytown. 7 of them are based in Baytown itself, and other nearby bases include Pasadena (15), Houston (4), and League City (4). Distances run up to about 18 miles. No company within 90 miles of Baytown mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Mr. Appliance of Baytown is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Baytown. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Baytown. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.3, 1.1 |
The leading options for Baytown are Operation: Save Appliance (2.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Baytown (0.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Deer Park (14.8 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.8 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Perry's Appliance Repair (0.3 miles away, 3.8 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Samsung Ice Maker
What Makes Samsung Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
Common Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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 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
The Samsung Ice Maker Test
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
Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 39E / 39C | Ice maker function 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
Signs Your Samsung Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What Gets Fixed on a Baytown Ice Maker Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Baytown and freezer repair in Baytown.
Owner Care for Samsung Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
Most Samsung ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it 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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Baytown
Most ice maker calls in Baytown 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.
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, §1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Baytown Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair Samsung ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Baytown, TX
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Do you repair Samsung standalone freezers too?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is my Samsung refrigerator showing a code?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Samsung refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.