Samsung owners in Zapata usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Zapata 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.
Who Works on Samsung Ice Makers Near Zapata
8 repair companies serve Zapata from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Laredo (8). No company within 90 miles of Zapata mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Polar Tech is the nearest, roughly 39.1 miles from Zapata. Across 8 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Zapata 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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 39.1, 43.2, 43.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 8 |
Closest matches for Zapata: Sears Appliance Repair (47.3 miles away, based in Laredo, 4.6 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); G. C. Refrigeration (43.2 miles away, based in Laredo, 4.3 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Polar Tech (39.1 miles away, based in Laredo, 4.5 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPLIANCES POSADAS PLUS LLC (44.7 miles away, based in Laredo, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Samsung Ice Maker Do You Have?
Samsung ice makers come in several designs, including Dual Auto Ice Maker (cubed + Ice Bites), fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Samsung sells French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), 4-Door Flex refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and convertible upright freezer.
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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
What Samsung Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
Before You Call: The Samsung Reset
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 |
| 33E | Ice pipe heater error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 8E | Ice maker (freezer) sensor 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
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Compressor hums but will not start
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Zapata and freezer repair in Zapata.
Keeping a Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- Replace the water filter about every six months (rated for about 300 gallons), using a Samsung-brand filter. 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.
Budgeting for a Samsung Ice Maker Repair
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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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
- 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
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for Zapata
Most ice maker calls in Zapata 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, ยง1301.053 (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 Zapata Repair Technician
- How often do you repair Samsung ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Zapata, TX
Should I repair or replace my Samsung refrigerator?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Can the same technician fix my Samsung chest or upright freezer?
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Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Zapata
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.