Samsung owners in Ashland usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Ashland, with those that mention Samsung first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Samsung, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Samsung Dishwashers Near Ashland
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ashland. Other nearby bases include Huntington (2), South Point (1), and Ceredo (1). 1 of them mentions Samsung in their listing or website. The closest is Appliance Plus, about 2.9 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 12 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ashland. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.9, 6.5, 7.6 |
| Mention Samsung | 1 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
At the top of the Ashland list: Sears Appliance Repair (17.5 miles away, based in Grayson, 4.2 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wonkeeland Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Ceredo, 4.8 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Plus (2.9 miles away, based in South Point, 2.8 stars from 16 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Literal Appliance Repair (29.0 miles away, based in Portsmouth, 4.8 stars from 29 reviews).
Know Your Samsung Dishwasher
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
What Samsung Says to Check First
- 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 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 |
|---|---|
| tE | Temperature sensor error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code |
| 3E | Incoming water is too hot; the hot supply should not exceed 176°F. 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 |
When to Call for Samsung Dishwasher Repair
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
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
- 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
Brand guides: Samsung Dishwasher Not Draining: Causes and Fixes.
Samsung Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Samsung dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- 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 Ashland, KY
Most dishwasher calls in Ashland 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.
Kentucky has no license category for appliance repair as such; the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction licenses trades such as HVAC (whose scope covers installing and repairing heating, burner and cooling systems), plumbing and electrical. Source: KRS 198B.650 Definitions (Kentucky Legislative Research Commission)
In Kentucky, you can check a license with the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction License Search and Verification or report a problem to the Kentucky Attorney General, Office of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Ashland Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Samsung dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Samsung Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Ashland, KY
Which Ashland technicians work on Samsung?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
Is my Samsung dishwasher worth repairing?
Other Dishwasher Repair in Ashland
Samsung Dishwasher Repair Near Ashland
Clean the filter, check the drain hose under the sink and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Samsung repair.