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.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Samsung, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Samsung Dishwasher Repair Near Brainerd
Our data shows 18 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Brainerd. 5 list an address in Brainerd, and other nearby bases include St Cloud (6), Sauk Rapids (2), and Baxter (1). Distances run up to about 59 miles. None of the repair companies near Brainerd name Samsung in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Batteries Plus Phone Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Brainerd. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Brainerd is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Mention Samsung | 0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 18 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 2.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
Closest matches for Brainerd: Schroeder's Home Center (4.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 754 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 218 Mechanical LLC (3.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 33 reviews); Batteries Plus Phone Repair (0.3 miles away, 4.5 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kern's Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 55 reviews).
Samsung Dishwasher Lines and Features
What Makes Samsung Dishwasher Repairs Different
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 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
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 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
What Samsung Dishwasher Codes Mean
| 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 |
| 4C / 4E | Water supply error: incoming water pressure or temperature is outside requirements. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code |
| CE | Communication error between the control panel and the rest of the unit. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code |
Signs Your Samsung Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Care Samsung Recommends for Its Dishwashers
- 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
- 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:
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- How old the dishwasher is
Around Brainerd
Most dishwasher calls in Brainerd 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.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Brainerd
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Brainerd, MN
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
How do I find a technician who knows Samsung dishwashers?
Why does my dishwasher smell?
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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.