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.
Independent listings only: Dishwasher Repairs is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung. If your dishwasher is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Samsung directly.
Who Works on Samsung Dishwashers Near Tualatin
Within 30 miles of Tualatin there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Tualatin itself, and other nearby bases include Beaverton (8), Tigard (6), and Lake Oswego (5). Distances run up to about 9 miles. No company within 30 miles of Tualatin names Samsung in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Local Appliance Repair Tualatin Inc is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Tualatin. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tualatin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 2.1, 2.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
First up for Tualatin: Samsung Washer & Dryer Repair Gresham (17.8 miles away, based in Gresham, 5.0 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (64.5 miles away, based in Hood River, 4.3 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Portland (3.7 miles away, based in Portland, 4.8 stars from 691 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rox Services Inc (5.9 miles away, based in Beaverton, 4.9 stars from 155 reviews).
Samsung Dishwasher Lines and Features
What a Samsung Dishwasher Technician Deals With
A leakage (moisture) sensor under the dishwasher triggers LC or LE codes and keeps the drain pump running until the moisture clears. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is leaking or has a leakage error code
What Samsung Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
Samsung Dishwasher Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 3C | Pump operation error. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code |
| tE | Temperature sensor error. 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 |
When to Call for Samsung Dishwasher Repair
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Tualatin
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
- 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.
Samsung Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
A Samsung dishwasher repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 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?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
Dishwasher Notes for Tualatin, OR
Most dishwasher calls in Tualatin 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.
Oregon has no license issued specifically for appliance repair that we could confirm, but anyone installing or servicing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas appliances needs an LP gas fitter license from the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Source: Liquefied Petroleum Gas licensing (Oregon State Fire Marshal)
In Oregon, you can check a license with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board Contractor/License Search or report a problem to the Oregon Department of Justice, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Tualatin Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair Samsung dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Samsung Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Tualatin, OR
Should I repair or replace my Samsung dishwasher?
Why does my dishwasher smell?
What should I do about a Samsung error code?
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
Other Dishwasher Repair in Tualatin
Samsung Dishwasher Repair Near Tualatin
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.