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. Below are independent repair companies serving Kenedy, with those that mention Samsung first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Samsung, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Samsung Ice Maker Technicians, Kenedy TX
40 repair companies serve Kenedy from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across San Antonio (9), Seguin (6), and Converse (6). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 27.8 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Kenedy mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Kenedy is inside its regular service area.
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 | 10 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 27.8, 28.1, 30.3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 58 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
At the top of the Kenedy list: Sears Appliance Repair (27.8 miles away, based in Floresville, 4.5 stars from 167 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.1 miles away, based in Beeville, 4.2 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pro (52.5 miles away, based in Victoria, 4.7 stars from 160 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Apache Appliance Repair (49.8 miles away, based in Gonzales, 4.1 stars from 28 reviews).
Samsung Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which Samsung ice maker you have before you call: Samsung sells fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker, Dual Auto Ice Maker (cubed + Ice Bites), and in-freezer ice maker. Freezer styles include convertible upright freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
Samsung Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Samsung Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
Samsung Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Samsung Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
What Gets Fixed on a Kenedy Freezer Call
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Kenedy and freezer repair in Kenedy.
Keeping a Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- Clean the door seals with warm soapy water; a torn or split seal needs service, while one that has popped out of its channel can be pressed back in. Source: Samsung US - Frost forms in the Samsung freezer, refrigerator, or ice bucket
- 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.
Budgeting for a Samsung Ice Maker Repair
A Samsung ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Samsung Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Kenedy, TX
Most ice maker calls in Kenedy 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.
Before You Book in Kenedy
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- How often do you repair Samsung ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Kenedy, TX
Do you repair Samsung standalone freezers too?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Why is my Samsung refrigerator showing a code?
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Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Kenedy
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Kenedy technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Samsung ice maker itself.