Most Samsung ice maker and freezer repairs in Port Lavaca involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Samsung and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Samsung, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Port Lavaca
We found 10 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Port Lavaca. The rest are spread across Victoria (3), Rockport (3), and El Campo (2). The closest is Elite Appliance Repair, about 25.0 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Port Lavaca mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 10 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Port Lavaca is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Port Lavaca. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 25.0, 26.5, 28.0 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
The leading options for Port Lavaca are Appliance Pro (26.5 miles away, based in Victoria, 4.7 stars from 160 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.5 miles away, based in El Campo, 4.6 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.0 miles away, based in Victoria, 4.1 stars from 214 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (40.3 miles away, based in Rockport, 4.2 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Ice and Freezer Designs
Samsung ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker, and Dual Auto Ice Maker (cubed + Ice Bites), and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, 4-Door Flex refrigerator, and convertible upright freezer.
Samsung Lines Technicians Work On
What a Samsung Technician Deals With
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
Samsung Symptoms and First Checks
- 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 leaking. Check that the gasket between the ice chute and the ice bucket sits flush, since a gap melts ice and causes drips. Source: Samsung US - Water leaks in a Samsung refrigerator
Testing or Resetting a Samsung Ice Maker
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 |
|---|---|
| 14E | Ice maker sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 40E / 40C | Ice room fan 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
Signs Your Samsung Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Port Lavaca
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Port Lavaca and freezer repair in Port Lavaca.
Keeping a Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
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:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Port Lavaca
Most ice maker calls in Port Lavaca 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Port Lavaca
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Port Lavaca, TX
Do you repair Samsung standalone freezers too?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Port Lavaca
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Port Lavaca
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Port Lavaca technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Samsung ice maker itself.