If your Samsung dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Foster City, with those that mention Samsung first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Dishwasher Repairs is independent and not affiliated with Samsung. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Samsung dishwashers and other brands.
Independent Samsung Dishwasher Technicians, Foster City CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Foster City. 5 list an address in Foster City, and the rest are spread across San Mateo (17), Belmont (7), and San Carlos (7). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. The closest is REPIX Appliances & Repair, Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC, about 0.0 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Foster City mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.0, 0.5, 0.6 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
At the top of the Foster City list: Delta High End Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in San Mateo, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Home Products (3.8 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AJ Appliance & Refrigeration Service (1.2 miles away, based in San Mateo, 4.9 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 10xServices (4.4 miles away, based in San Carlos, 5.0 stars from 114 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Samsung Dishwasher
What Makes Samsung Dishwasher Repairs Different
On AutoRelease models the door opens automatically in the last 5 to 15 minutes of the cycle, and an unlevel unit or a blocking cabinet can stop it from opening. Source: Samsung US - AutoRelease door does not open automatically
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
Common Samsung Dishwasher Problems
- Dishwasher not draining. Samsung says to first clear the sink drain and garbage disposal (removing the disposal cap on a new disposal), then check the drain hose for kinks, crushing and an air gap or high loop. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is not draining
- 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
What Samsung Dishwasher Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| HE | Heater error: interior temperature is not being read correctly. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code |
| HC | High temperature heater error: the interior is too hot. 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 |
Signs Your Samsung Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Foster City
Keeping a Samsung Dishwasher Running
- Clean the filter and drain area whenever debris builds up, and reassemble the filter so it locks in place. 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.
Samsung Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
A Samsung dishwasher repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- How old the dishwasher is
Around Foster City
Most dishwasher calls in Foster City 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).
Questions to Ask a Foster City Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Samsung Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Foster City, CA
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Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Samsung dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Foster City technician bring the right parts.