Samsung owners in Waite Park usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Waite Park, with those that mention Samsung first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent Samsung Dishwasher Technicians, Waite Park MN
14 repair companies serve Waite Park from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across St Cloud (6), Sauk Rapids (2), and Richmond (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Waite Park names Samsung in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Karl's TV, Appliance & Service - St. Cloud is the nearest, roughly 1.8 miles from Waite Park. The 14 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Waite Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
|---|---|
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 2.7, 3.2 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
At the top of the Waite Park list: Sears Appliance Repair (48.2 miles away, based in Willmar, 4.5 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in St Cloud, 4.8 stars from 199 reviews, lists Saturday hours); M & H Appliance and Home Furnishings (3.2 miles away, based in St Cloud, 4.8 stars from 1,054 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reed's Refrigeration and Appliance Repair (14.8 miles away, based in Kimball, 5.0 stars from 29 reviews).
Know Your Samsung Dishwasher
What Makes Samsung Dishwasher Repairs Different
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 noise. For humming, buzzing or grinding, clean the drain filter and drain pump opening first, since something caught in the pump is the usual cause. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is too noisy
- 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 |
|---|---|
| tE | Temperature sensor error. 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 |
| bE / 6E | A stuck control panel button was detected. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code |
Samsung Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- An error code on the display
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Waite Park
Owner Care for Samsung Dishwashers
- Use a rinse aid, since Samsung says dishes will not dry well without it. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher does not dry dishes
- 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.
What Samsung Dishwasher Repairs Cost
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 repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 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?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- How old the dishwasher is
- 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)
Around Waite Park
Most dishwasher calls in Waite Park 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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Waite Park
- 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?
- How often do you repair Samsung dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Samsung Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Waite Park, MN
What should I do about a Samsung error code?
Which Waite Park technicians work on Samsung?
Why does my dishwasher smell?
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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.