Appliance Repair Tips & News

Samsung Refrigerator Recall: What Huntington Beach Homeowners Should Know

March 15, 2026

If you own a Samsung French-door refrigerator and your ice maker has been giving you trouble — making too much ice, leaking water into the freezer, or freezing over entirely — you’re not alone. Samsung has faced a wave of complaints and legal action over defective ice makers in certain refrigerator models, and many Huntington Beach homeowners are wondering what to do next.

Which Models Are Affected?

The ongoing issues primarily affect Samsung French-door refrigerators manufactured between 2014 and 2021. The most commonly reported problem models include:

Repair or Replace? A Huntington Beach Technician's Honest Guide

March 1, 2026

One of the most common questions I get on service calls is: “Alex, should I fix this thing or just buy a new one?” It’s a fair question, and I’m going to give you the same honest answer I give every homeowner who sits at their kitchen counter watching me pull apart their appliance.

The 50% Rule

Here’s the simplest guideline: if the repair costs more than 50% of what a new appliance would cost, it’s usually time to replace. A $400 repair on a refrigerator that would cost $1,800 new? That’s worth fixing. A $600 repair on a dishwasher you can replace for $800? That’s a tougher call.

Preparing Your Appliances for an Orange County Summer

February 15, 2026

Orange County summers bring weeks of temperatures in the 80s and 90s, and your appliances feel every degree. The harder they work, the more likely something breaks — usually at the worst possible time. A little preventive maintenance now can save you from an emergency service call in August.

Here are the tasks our technicians at Alex Appliance Repair recommend every spring.

Clean Your Refrigerator Condenser Coils

This is the single most impactful thing you can do. The condenser coils — usually located behind or underneath your refrigerator — release heat from the cooling system. When they’re caked with dust, pet hair, and kitchen grease, your compressor works overtime to keep things cold.