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.
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Who Works on Samsung Ice Makers Near Bainbridge Island
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Bainbridge Island. 7 list an address in Bainbridge Island, and other nearby bases include Seattle (18), Bremerton (9), and Silverdale (5). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Bainbridge Island mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Strongfix Appliance Repair Pros, around 1.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 28 businesses.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 2.2, 2.4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
Closest matches for Bainbridge Island: 98 Refrigeration Appliance Repair (10.3 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.9 stars from 764 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fixers (7.9 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pro Repairs (10.2 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.6 stars from 660 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bill's City Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in Poulsbo, 4.3 stars from 52 reviews).
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. On the freezer side, Samsung sells 4-Door Flex refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your Samsung Ice Maker
How Samsung Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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
Samsung Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
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 |
|---|---|
| 40E / 40C | Ice room fan error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 14E | Ice maker sensor 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
Signs Your Samsung Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What Gets Fixed on a Bainbridge Island Ice Maker Call
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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
- 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
Brand guides: Samsung Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check, Samsung Freezer Not Working or Not Freezing.
What Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Most Samsung ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
What Bainbridge Island Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Bainbridge Island 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.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Bainbridge Island
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Bainbridge Island, WA
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is my Samsung ice maker worth repairing?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Bainbridge Island
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Bainbridge Island
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Bainbridge Island technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Samsung ice maker itself.