If your Samsung dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. The Red Chute 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 Red Chute
Within 30 miles of Red Chute there are 18 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Shreveport (13), Bossier City (4), and Greenwood (1). None of the companies within 30 miles mention Samsung by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. The closest is Chuck's Maintenance & Repair Services LLC, about 6.4 miles away. The 13 rated companies in range average 3.8 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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.4, 6.8, 7.0 |
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
First up for Red Chute: Sears Appliance Repair (44.2 miles away, based in Marshall, 4.3 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (52.8 miles away, based in Magnolia, 4.7 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (63.8 miles away, based in Natchitoches, 3.7 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (76.5 miles away, based in Hope, 4.7 stars from 51 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
A leakage (moisture) sensor under the dishwasher triggers LC or LE codes and keeps the drain pump running until the moisture clears. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is leaking or has a leakage error code
Samsung Dishwasher Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
Samsung Dishwasher Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| OC / 0C / oE | Over-level error: more water in the tub than expected. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code |
| 1E | On Waterwall models, a clogged filter; on rotary models, the interior is overheating. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code |
| 5C / SC / 5E / SE | Drain error: the dishwasher cannot drain; follow the not-draining steps. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code |
Signs Your Samsung Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Red Chute
Care Samsung Recommends for Its Dishwashers
- Use a rinse aid, since Samsung says dishes will not dry well without it. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher does not dry dishes
- 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
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:
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
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
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- 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
Around Red Chute
Most dishwasher calls in Red Chute 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.
Louisiana does not issue a separate appliance repair license; installing, repairing, altering or removing natural gas piping and gas appliances attached to real property for the public is gas fitting work licensed by the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. Source: La. R.S. 37:1361 (Louisiana State Legislature)
In Louisiana, you can check a license with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Verify License Search or report a problem to the Louisiana Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Red Chute Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Samsung Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Red Chute, LA
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
Is this Samsung customer service?
Why does my dishwasher smell?
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
Other Dishwasher Repair in Red Chute
Samsung Dishwasher Repair Near Red Chute
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.