Samsung owners in Silver Spring usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Samsung and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
Dishwasher Repairs is independent and not affiliated with Samsung. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Samsung dishwashers and other brands.
Independent Samsung Dishwasher Technicians, Silver Spring MD
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Silver Spring. 8 list an address in Silver Spring, and the rest are spread across Bethesda (8), Washington (7), and Kensington (4). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Nearest on the list: Refresh Appliance Services, around 0.5 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Silver Spring mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 29 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.7, 0.7 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
Closest matches for Silver Spring: ABV Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); InterTech Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Refresh Appliance Services (0.5 miles away, 4.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bettar Appliance Master (3.2 miles away, based in Kensington, 4.4 stars from 140 reviews).
Samsung Dishwasher Lines and Features
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
Samsung Dishwasher Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- Dishwasher odor. Clean the interior, including the filter, drain area, nozzles and door seal, then check that hot water reaches the unit. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher has an odor
Reading a Samsung Dishwasher Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| CE | Communication error between the control panel and the rest of the unit. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code |
| 4C / 4E | Water supply error: incoming water pressure or temperature is outside requirements. 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
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Silver Spring Dishwasher Call
Keeping a Samsung Dishwasher Running
- 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
- 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
Brand guides: Samsung Dishwasher Not Draining: Causes and Fixes.
Samsung Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
A Samsung dishwasher repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $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?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 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.
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
Around Silver Spring
Most dishwasher calls in Silver Spring 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.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Silver Spring
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Samsung Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Silver Spring, MD
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
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Samsung Dishwasher Repair Near Silver Spring
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Samsung dishwasher's label, usually on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.