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 Summit
40 repair companies serve Summit from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Oak Lawn (6), Cicero (4), and Brookfield (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. No company within 30 miles of Summit names Samsung in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Bedford Park Appliance Repair Pros, around 1.1 miles out. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.4, 1.7 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
At the top of the Summit list: Red Apple Appliance Repair East New York (11.7 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.5 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (74.2 miles away, based in Peru, 4.4 stars from 70 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SG Heating & Cooling Services (4.4 miles away, based in Oak Lawn, 4.7 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.6 stars from 612 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Samsung Dishwasher
How Samsung Dishwashers Are Built
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
Samsung Dishwasher Symptoms and First Checks
- 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 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
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 |
| bE / 6E | A stuck control panel button was detected. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code |
| HE | Heater error: interior temperature is not being read correctly. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code |
Samsung Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Owner Care for Samsung Dishwashers
- Use a rinse aid, since Samsung says dishes will not dry well without it. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher does not dry dishes
- 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
Brand guides: Samsung Dishwasher Not Draining: Causes and Fixes.
What Samsung Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Samsung dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$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?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- How old the dishwasher is
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
Dishwasher Notes for Summit, IL
Most dishwasher calls in Summit 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.
Questions to Ask a Summit Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Samsung Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Summit, IL
What should I do about a Samsung error code?
Do you work for Samsung?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
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Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Samsung dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Summit technician bring the right parts.