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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Samsung and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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.
Who Works on Samsung Ice Makers Near West Odessa
11 repair companies serve West Odessa from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Midland (7), Odessa (3), and Seminole (1). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. The closest is ASAP Laundry Equipment, about 3.0 miles away. None of the repair companies near West Odessa name Samsung in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 10 rated companies in range average 3.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether West Odessa 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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 7.5, 10.1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 1 |
The leading options for West Odessa are Sears Appliance Repair (25.3 miles away, based in Midland, 3.7 stars from 50 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.1 miles away, based in Odessa, 3.5 stars from 43 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Tech (27.5 miles away, based in Midland, 4.6 stars from 91 reviews); M&M Appliances (24.9 miles away, based in Midland, 4.2 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Samsung ice makers come in several designs, including Dual Auto Ice Maker (cubed + Ice Bites), in-freezer ice maker, and fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, and convertible upright freezer.
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
- 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
- Small or hollow cubes. Small or shattered cubes point to low water pressure, so check that the supply valve is fully open, the line is not kinked and the filter is not restricting flow. 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
Reading a Samsung Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
What a Freezer Technician Checks
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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.
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:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- 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
Around West Odessa
Most ice maker calls in West Odessa 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in West Odessa
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: West Odessa, TX
Is this Samsung customer service?
Can the same technician fix my Samsung chest or upright freezer?
How do I reset my ice maker?
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Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near West Odessa
Write down any code or light your Samsung display shows and when it appears. It helps a West Odessa technician bring the right parts.