A Samsung dishwasher shares most of its basic parts with other dishwashers, but its filter design, drying system, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Samsung and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Samsung, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Samsung Dishwasher Repair Near Anchorage
We found 14 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Anchorage. 10 list an address in Anchorage, and the rest are spread across Wasilla (3) and Palmer (1). Distances run up to about 32 miles. No company within 90 miles of Anchorage mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Reliable Appliance, about 25.0 miles away. The 12 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Anchorage is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 25.0, 25.4, 25.6 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 14 |
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
Closest matches for Anchorage: Reliable Appliance (25.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 1,283 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Anchorage (25.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 438 reviews); Alaskan Appliance Repair (31.5 miles away, based in Palmer, 3.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Denali Appliance Services (31.7 miles away, based in Wasilla, 4.9 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
What a Samsung Dishwasher Technician Deals With
Samsung dishwashers use one of three filter setups (a removable fine filter, a twist-lock cylindrical micro filter, or a non-removable filter), and an incorrectly reassembled filter can cause drain or overflow errors. Source: Samsung US - How to clean your Samsung dishwasher
Samsung requires the drain hose to have an air gap or high loop, and a unit sitting on its own drain hose is the most common cause of drain trouble after installation. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is not draining
Common Samsung Dishwasher Problems
- Dishwasher odor. Clean the interior, including the filter, drain area, nozzles and door seal, then check that hot water reaches the unit. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher has an odor
- Dishwasher leaking. Confirm it is a real leak by wiping up and running a new cycle, then turn off power and inspect the water supply hose, drain hose connection and door seal. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is leaking or has a leakage error code
What Samsung Dishwasher Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 3E | Incoming water is too hot; the hot supply should not exceed 176°F. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code |
| 7E | Waterwall reflector cannot move correctly. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code |
| tE | Temperature sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code |
Signs Your Samsung Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Anchorage
Keeping a Samsung Dishwasher Running
- Set the water heater so water reaches the dishwasher at 120 to 149°F, and run hot water at the sink to check how fast it heats. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher has an odor
- Run an empty cleaning cycle with a dishwasher cleaner or white vinegar (never mixed with detergent), and avoid bleach in stainless tubs. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher has an odor
Brand guides: Samsung Dishwasher Not Draining: Causes and Fixes.
What Samsung Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Most Samsung dishwasher repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
What to Have Ready for a Samsung Dishwasher Call
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- How old the dishwasher is
Dishwasher Notes for Anchorage, AK
Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility (AWWU), which supplies Anchorage, reports hardness of 83-130 mg/L total hardness (ppm as CaCO3), moderately hard. Hard water leaves spots and film on glasses and builds up on dishwasher spray arms and inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: Municipality of Anchorage 2025 Consumer Confidence Report (AWWU)
Alaska has no separate appliance repair license category; its certificates of fitness and contractor licenses cover plumbing, gas piping, electrical and construction work rather than appliance repair itself. Source: Mechanical Inspection - License Requirements (Alaska DOLWD)
In Alaska, you can check a license with the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing - License Search or report a problem to the Alaska Department of Law, Attorney General's Consumer Protection Unit.
Questions to Ask a Anchorage Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Samsung Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Anchorage, AK
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Why does my Samsung dishwasher show an error code?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Which Anchorage technicians work on Samsung?
Other Dishwasher Repair in Anchorage
Samsung Dishwasher Repair in Nearby Cities
Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Samsung dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Anchorage technician bring the right parts.