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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Independent Samsung Dishwasher Technicians, Woburn MA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Woburn. 3 of them are based in Woburn itself, and the rest are spread across Malden (4), Wilmington (3), and Cambridge (3). Distances run up to about 9 miles. The closest is ALPHA NE ELECTRONICS, about 1.6 miles away. No company within 30 miles of Woburn names Samsung in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 35 businesses.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 1.8, 2.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 30 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
At the top of the Woburn list: Sears Appliance Repair (26.2 miles away, based in Newburyport, 4.6 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Stocker Appliance Repair LLC (6.7 miles away, based in Medford, 4.9 stars from 345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dracut Appliance Center (7.2 miles away, based in Tewksbury, 4.8 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
How Samsung Dishwashers Are Built
Samsung requires the drain hose to have an air gap or high loop, and a unit sitting on its own drain hose is the most common cause of drain trouble after installation. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is not draining
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 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 cleaning. Check first for power loss, an error code or blinking lights, then confirm detergent is dispensing and dissolving. Source: Samsung US - Dishwasher cycle ends before dishes are clean
Reading a Samsung Dishwasher Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 3C | Pump operation error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code |
| LC / LE | Leakage error: the leak sensor has detected moisture and the unit tries to drain. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code |
| 9E | Low water level: not enough water entered the tub. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code |
When to Call for Samsung Dishwasher Repair
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- An error code on the display
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Samsung dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- 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
Local Notes for Woburn
City of Woburn Department of Public Works (Water Division), with supplemental MWRA water, which supplies Woburn, reports hardness of 89 mg/L (ppm) in treated water from the Horn Pond Water Treatment Plant (moderately hard). Hard water leaves spots and film on glasses and builds up on dishwasher spray arms and inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: City of Woburn 2022 Water Quality Report (hosted by MWRA)
Massachusetts does not issue a separate appliance repair license; running fuel gas piping to appliances and installing their vent piping is gas fitting work that requires a license from the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Source: Plumbers and gas fitters consumer fact sheet (Mass.gov)
In Massachusetts, you can check a license with the Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure eLIPSE license verification portal or report a problem to the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Consumer Advocacy and Response Division.
Questions to Ask a Woburn Technician
- How often do you repair Samsung dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Samsung Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Woburn, MA
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Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Samsung dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Woburn technician bring the right parts.