Most Samsung ice maker and freezer repairs in Olympia involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Olympia list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Who Works on Samsung Ice Makers Near Olympia
We found 33 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Olympia. 1 list an address in Olympia, and the rest are spread across Tacoma (11), Puyallup (4), and Lacey (3). 1 lists Samsung specifically. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 2.8 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 24 businesses.
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| Mention freezers | 1 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 33 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.8, 4.5, 5.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Mention Samsung | 1 |
Closest matches for Olympia: Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Lacey, 4.4 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (28.3 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (24.7 miles away, based in Chehalis, 4.4 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (29.9 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Samsung Ice Maker Do You Have?
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.
Samsung Ice and Freezer Features
How Samsung Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
Common Samsung Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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 maker not making ice. Confirm the freezer is at 0°F or colder, the Ice Off light is not on, the bucket is fully seated and holds only ice, then run the ice maker reset test. Source: Samsung US - Samsung ice maker is not working
Reading a Samsung Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 33E | Ice pipe heater error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 8E | Ice maker (freezer) sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 14E | Ice maker 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
Samsung Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
What Gets Fixed on a Olympia Ice Maker Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Olympia and freezer repair in Olympia.
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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Samsung refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Olympia, WA
Most ice maker calls in Olympia 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 Olympia
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair Samsung ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Olympia, WA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my Samsung refrigerator showing a code?
Which Olympia technicians work on Samsung?
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Write down any code or light your Samsung display shows and when it appears. It helps a Olympia technician bring the right parts.