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. Below are independent repair companies serving Covington, with those that mention Samsung first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Samsung, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Samsung Ice Makers Near Covington
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Covington. 2 of them are based in Covington itself, and other nearby bases include Kent (13), Auburn (12), and Renton (9). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. None of the repair companies near Covington name Samsung in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 33 businesses.
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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.0, 3.2 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
Closest matches for Covington: Luwa Luxury Appliance Services Seattle (6.0 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.6 stars from 117 reviews); Appliances Repair Solutions (4.9 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.9 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.4 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Complete Repair LLC (4.9 miles away, based in Black Diamond, 4.9 stars from 227 reviews).
Samsung Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Samsung ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker, and Dual Auto Ice Maker (cubed + Ice Bites), and each one fails in its own way.
Know Your Samsung Ice Maker
What a Samsung Technician Deals With
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
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
Common Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| 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 |
| 40E / 40C | Ice room fan error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 33E | Ice pipe heater error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
Samsung Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Covington
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Covington and freezer repair in Covington.
Keeping a Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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.
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:
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
What Covington Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Covington 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.
Before You Book in Covington
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair Samsung ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Covington, WA
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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Is my Samsung ice maker worth repairing?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Covington technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Samsung ice maker itself.