If your Samsung dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Graham, with those that mention Samsung first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Dishwasher Repairs is independent and not affiliated with Samsung. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Samsung dishwashers and other brands.
Samsung Dishwasher Repair Near Graham
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Graham. 1 list an address in Graham, and other nearby bases include Greensboro (15), Durham (11), and Burlington (5). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 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. Nearest on the list: Vercom, around 1.7 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Graham. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 22 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 2.4, 3.2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 40 |
The leading options for Graham are Sears Appliance Repair (67.3 miles away, based in Dunn, 4.6 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Called To Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Mebane, 4.9 stars from 264 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Convenient Appliance Service (26.2 miles away, based in Greensboro, 4.9 stars from 1,961 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Burlington, 4.4 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Samsung Dishwasher
How Samsung Dishwashers Are Built
Samsung dishwashers use one of three filter setups (a removable fine filter, a twist-lock cylindrical micro filter, or a non-removable filter), and an incorrectly reassembled filter can cause drain or overflow errors. Source: Samsung US - How to clean your Samsung dishwasher
What Samsung Says to Check First
- 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 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 |
|---|---|
| 3E | Incoming water is too hot; the hot supply should not exceed 176°F. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code |
| 3C | Pump operation 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 |
When to Call for Samsung Dishwasher Repair
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Graham Dishwasher Call
Owner Care for Samsung Dishwashers
- Clean the filter and drain area whenever debris builds up, and reassemble the filter so it locks in place. Source: Samsung US - How to clean your Samsung dishwasher
- 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:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 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?
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
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- How old the dishwasher is
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
What Graham Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Graham 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.
North Carolina has no license specific to appliance repair; work on gas appliances, fuel piping and heating equipment is regulated by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, with an exemption for minor repairs that don't change fuel type, venting or piping. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
In North Carolina, you can check a license with the NC Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Board public license search or report a problem to the North Carolina Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Graham 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?
- How often do you repair Samsung dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Samsung Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Graham, NC
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Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Samsung dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Graham technician bring the right parts.