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. Below are independent repair companies serving Gardnerville, with those that mention Samsung first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Samsung, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Samsung Dishwasher Technicians, Gardnerville NV
34 repair companies serve Gardnerville from within 60 miles. 4 list an address in Gardnerville, and other nearby bases include Reno (15), Carson City (5), and Sparks (5). The closest is Appliance Urgent Maintenance, about 0.7 miles away. 1 of them mentions Samsung in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 27 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Gardnerville is inside its regular service area.
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) | 22 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 34 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.8, 3.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Mention Samsung | 1 |
At the top of the Gardnerville list: Sears Appliance Repair (14.7 miles away, based in South Lake Tahoe, 4.5 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dave Taylor Appliance Services (0.8 miles away, 4.3 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Northern Nevada Appliance Outlet (13.8 miles away, based in Carson City, 4.5 stars from 292 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.7 miles away, based in Carson City, 4.5 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Dishwasher Lines and Features
What a Samsung Dishwasher Technician Deals With
On AutoRelease models the door opens automatically in the last 5 to 15 minutes of the cycle, and an unlevel unit or a blocking cabinet can stop it from opening. Source: Samsung US - AutoRelease door does not open automatically
Samsung Dishwasher Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
What Samsung Dishwasher Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 1E | On Waterwall models, a clogged filter; on rotary models, the interior is overheating. 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 |
| HE | Heater error: interior temperature is not being read correctly. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code |
Signs Your Samsung Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Gardnerville
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
- Use a rinse aid, since Samsung says dishes will not dry well without it. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher does not dry dishes
Brand guides: Samsung Dishwasher Not Draining: Causes and Fixes.
Budgeting for a Samsung Dishwasher Repair
Most Samsung dishwasher repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Motor repair: $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?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 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?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- 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 Gardnerville Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Gardnerville 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.
Nevada has no license class for appliance repair as such; contracting work on gas piping, gas vents and water heaters falls under the State Contractors Board's C-1 plumbing and heating subclassifications. Source: Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 624 (NAC 624.190)
In Nevada, you can check a license with the Nevada State Contractors Board License Search or report a problem to the Nevada Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Gardnerville
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Samsung Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Gardnerville, NV
Why does my dishwasher smell?
What should I do about a Samsung error code?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
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Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Samsung dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Gardnerville technician bring the right parts.