A Samsung ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. Below are independent repair companies serving Fort Lewis, 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 Fort Lewis
Within 30 miles of Fort Lewis there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Tacoma (12), Federal Way (5), and Puyallup (4). The farthest listed company is about 19 miles out. Prism Appliance Repair Lakewood Inc is the nearest, roughly 5.3 miles from Fort Lewis. None of the repair companies near Fort Lewis name Samsung in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.3, 5.4, 5.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
At the top of the Fort Lewis list: RPS Appliance Repair (13.1 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.2 miles away, based in Lacey, 4.4 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.2 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (16.2 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Ice and Freezer Designs
Samsung ice makers come in several designs, including Dual Auto Ice Maker (cubed + Ice Bites), fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
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How Samsung Ice Makers and Freezers Work
A fridge-compartment ice maker harvests a tray roughly every 45 to 65 minutes and a freezer ice maker about every 85 minutes, and the bucket holds only about 2 pounds before the bucket-full sensing stops production. Source: Samsung US - Samsung ice maker is not working
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
- Ice maker leaking. Check that the gasket between the ice chute and the ice bucket sits flush, since a gap melts ice and causes drips. Source: Samsung US - Water leaks in a Samsung refrigerator
- 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
Testing or Resetting a Samsung Ice Maker
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
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 |
| 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
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Samsung problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Fort Lewis and freezer repair in Fort Lewis.
Owner Care for Samsung Ice Makers
- 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 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.
What Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A Samsung ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for Fort Lewis
Most ice maker calls in Fort Lewis 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 Fort Lewis
- How often do you repair Samsung ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Fort Lewis, WA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
What should I do about a Samsung error code?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Fort Lewis technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Samsung ice maker itself.