Samsung owners in Ephrata usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. 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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Independent Samsung Ice Maker Technicians, Ephrata WA
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Ephrata. The rest are spread across East Wenatchee (2), Moses Lake (1), and Wenatchee (1). The farthest listed company is about 56 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 17.4 miles from Ephrata. Of those, 1 mentions Samsung by name. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Ephrata is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 17.4, 34.6, 36.0 |
| Mention Samsung | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
The leading options for Ephrata are Sears Appliance Repair (17.4 miles away, based in Moses Lake, 3.9 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (36.0 miles away, based in East Wenatchee, 4.5 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wenatchee Appliance Service (38.3 miles away, based in Wenatchee, 4.4 stars from 118 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (75.6 miles away, based in Omak, 4.4 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes Samsung Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
On most Samsung models the ice maker and bucket sit in the fresh-food compartment, while some models put the ice maker in the freezer; either way the freezer must reach 0°F or colder for ice to form. Source: Samsung US - Samsung ice maker is not working
Samsung Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
What Samsung Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
When to Call for Samsung Ice Maker Repair
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Ephrata
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Ephrata and freezer repair in Ephrata.
Care Samsung Recommends
- 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
- 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
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:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Samsung Call
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Ephrata
Most ice maker calls in Ephrata 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Ephrata
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Ephrata, WA
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Is my Samsung ice maker worth repairing?
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Other Refrigeration Repair in Ephrata
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Ephrata
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.