Samsung owners in Tumwater usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Tumwater list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Tumwater
27 repair companies serve Tumwater from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Tacoma (10), Lacey (3), and Spanaway (3). Nearest on the list: 1st Choice Appliances, around 4.5 miles out. 1 lists Samsung specifically. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.5, 4.7, 5.4 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 27 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Mention Samsung | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
Closest matches for Tumwater: Sears Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Lacey, 4.4 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (29.6 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (20.9 miles away, based in Chehalis, 4.4 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.9 miles away, based in Spanaway, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Samsung ice makers come in several designs, including Dual Auto Ice Maker (cubed + Ice Bites), in-freezer ice maker, and fridge-compartment (in-door) ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
Samsung Ice and Freezer Features
What a Samsung Technician Deals With
The fill valve needs at least 20 psi of supply pressure; low pressure shows up as small or shattered cubes, and on dual ice maker models a misplaced scoop holder can block the bucket sensor and halt production. Source: Samsung US - Samsung ice maker is not working
Samsung Symptoms and First Checks
- Ice dispenser not working. Check that the bucket has loose ice rather than clumps, Child Lock is off, the chute is clear and the bucket clicks into place. Source: Samsung US - Issues with Samsung refrigerator ice dispensers
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 33E | Ice pipe heater error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 14E | Ice maker sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung refrigerator error codes |
| 39E / 39C | Ice maker function 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
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- An error code or temperature alarm
What a Freezer Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Tumwater and freezer repair in Tumwater.
Owner Care for Samsung Ice Makers
- Keep about two inches of space in front of the rear vents and let hot food cool before storing it to limit frost. 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.
Budgeting for a Samsung Ice Maker Repair
Most Samsung ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
What Tumwater Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Tumwater 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.
Questions to Ask a Tumwater Repair Technician
- 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?
- How often do you repair Samsung ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Samsung Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Tumwater, WA
Do you work for Samsung?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Which Tumwater technicians work on Samsung?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Tumwater technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Samsung ice maker itself.