Samsung owners in Manchester usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Manchester list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Independent Samsung Ice Maker Technicians, Manchester VA
Within 30 miles of Manchester there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Richmond (25), Mechanicsville (4), and Midlothian (2). Distances run up to about 15 miles. MetaTek LLC is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Manchester. No company within 90 miles of Manchester mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 28 businesses.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 51 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.7, 2.4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
At the top of the Manchester list: Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Richmond (10.5 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Mr. E Appliance Service (6.8 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor Inc (12.8 miles away, based in Glen Allen, 4.8 stars from 119 reviews).
Which Samsung Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Samsung ice maker you have before you call: Samsung sells fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and Dual Auto Ice Maker (cubed + Ice Bites). On the freezer side, Samsung sells side-by-side refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and French door refrigerator (bottom freezer).
Samsung Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes Samsung Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
What Samsung Says to Check First
- Ice maker frozen / ice buildup. Samsung says not to defrost the ice maker yourself, and a frozen-over ice maker or a bucket that will not pull out needs service. Source: Samsung US - Samsung ice maker is not working
- 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
Reading a Samsung Error Code
| 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 |
| 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 will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Manchester
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Manchester and freezer repair in Manchester.
Care Samsung Recommends
- 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
- 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
Brand guides: Samsung Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check, Samsung Freezer Not Working or Not Freezing.
Budgeting for a Samsung Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Samsung refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
What Manchester Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Manchester 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.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Manchester
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Samsung ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Manchester, VA
Should I repair or replace my Samsung refrigerator?
Is this Samsung customer service?
Do you repair Samsung standalone freezers too?
Which Manchester technicians work on Samsung?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Manchester
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Manchester
Write down any code or light your Samsung display shows and when it appears. It helps a Manchester technician bring the right parts.