Most Samsung ice maker and freezer repairs in Cottage Lake involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Cottage Lake list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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 Cottage Lake
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Cottage Lake. Other nearby bases include Redmond (16), Kirkland (11), and Bothell (6). No company within 90 miles of Cottage Lake mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rapid Woodinville Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Cottage Lake. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cottage Lake. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.8, 2.8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
Closest matches for Cottage Lake: GreenFix Appliance Repair LLC (4.5 miles away, based in Redmond, 5.0 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sub-Zero Viking Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Woodinville, 4.7 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixLine Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Redmond, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GR Solution Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Ice and Freezer Features
How Samsung Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
Samsung Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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 |
| 40E / 40C | Ice room fan 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
When to Call for Samsung Ice Maker Repair
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Cottage Lake and freezer repair in Cottage Lake.
Owner Care for Samsung Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
Brand guides: Samsung Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check, Samsung Freezer Not Working or Not Freezing.
Samsung Repair Cost Ranges
A Samsung ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Samsung Call
- 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 Cottage Lake Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Cottage Lake 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 Cottage Lake
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Cottage Lake, WA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is my Samsung ice maker worth repairing?
What should I do about a Samsung error code?
Is this Samsung customer service?
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Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Cottage Lake
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Cottage Lake technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Samsung ice maker itself.