If your Samsung dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. The Emeryville list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
Dishwasher Repairs is independent and not affiliated with Samsung. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Samsung dishwashers and other brands.
Who Works on Samsung Dishwashers Near Emeryville
40 repair companies serve Emeryville from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Emeryville itself, and the rest are spread across Oakland (20), Berkeley (9), and Albany (3). None of the repair companies near Emeryville name Samsung in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The closest is Bright Emeryville Appliance Repair, about 0.2 miles away. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Emeryville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
|---|---|
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.6, 1.0 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
Closest matches for Emeryville: General Refrigeration Services Co (2.6 miles away, based in Oakland, 5.0 stars from 45 reviews); Zuta Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Berkeley, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pacific Standard Service (3.3 miles away, based in Albany, 4.7 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fast Help Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Berkeley, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Samsung Dishwasher
How Samsung Dishwashers Are Built
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
Most Samsung dishwashers dry by condensation on the cooler stainless steel tub walls, while some plastic-tub models add a Heated Dry option. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher does not dry dishes
What Samsung Says to Check First
- Dishwasher not starting. Press the Power button first, then check the circuit breaker and any wall switch that controls the dishwasher. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher will not turn on
- 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 |
|---|---|
| LC / LE | Leakage error: the leak sensor has detected moisture and the unit tries to drain. 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 |
| CE | Communication error between the control panel and the rest of the unit. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code |
When to Call for Samsung Dishwasher Repair
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Care Samsung Recommends for Its Dishwashers
- Remove and clean the spray nozzles with a small brush, soaking them in white vinegar if the holes are clogged. Source: Samsung US - How to clean your Samsung dishwasher
- 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.
Budgeting for a Samsung Dishwasher Repair
Most Samsung dishwasher repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
Local Notes for Emeryville
Most dishwasher calls in Emeryville come down to the same handful of parts: the filter and drain path, the drain pump, the inlet valve, the door latch and the heating parts.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Emeryville
- How often do you repair Samsung dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Samsung Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Emeryville, CA
Is this Samsung customer service?
Should I repair or replace my Samsung dishwasher?
What should I do about a Samsung error code?
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
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Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Samsung dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Emeryville technician bring the right parts.