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.
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Who Works on Samsung Dishwashers Near Park Ridge
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Park Ridge. 4 list an address in Park Ridge, and the rest are spread across Chicago (13), Des Plaines (9), and Glenview (5). No company within 30 miles of Park Ridge names Samsung in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Trusted Park Ridge Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Park Ridge. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 37 businesses.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.1, 1.7 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
At the top of the Park Ridge list: Red Apple Appliance Repair East New York (7.0 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.5 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (80.3 miles away, based in Peru, 4.4 stars from 70 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Unique Repair Services, Inc. (3.8 miles away, based in Des Plaines, 4.7 stars from 4,854 reviews); Manny Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, based in Des Plaines, 5.0 stars from 200 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Dishwasher Lines and Features
How Samsung Dishwashers Are Built
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
What Samsung Says to Check First
- Dishwasher noise. For humming, buzzing or grinding, clean the drain filter and drain pump opening first, since something caught in the pump is the usual cause. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is too noisy
- Dishwasher not drying. Use rinse aid, open the door slightly after the cycle (AutoRelease models do this automatically) and confirm hot water at 120 to 149°F. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher does not dry dishes
Reading a Samsung Dishwasher Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 1E | On Waterwall models, a clogged filter; on rotary models, the interior is overheating. 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 |
| 3C | Pump operation error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code |
Signs Your Samsung Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Samsung Dishwasher Running
- 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
- Use a rinse aid, since Samsung says dishes will not dry well without it. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher does not dry dishes
Brand guides: Samsung Dishwasher Not Draining: Causes and Fixes.
What Samsung Dishwasher Repairs Cost
A Samsung dishwasher repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. 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
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
- How old the dishwasher is
What Park Ridge Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Park Ridge 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.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Park Ridge
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Samsung Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Park Ridge, IL
Why does my Samsung dishwasher show an error code?
Do you work for Samsung?
How do I find a technician who knows Samsung dishwashers?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
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Samsung Dishwasher Repair Near Park Ridge
Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Samsung dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Park Ridge technician bring the right parts.