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 Elizabethton, with those that mention Samsung first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent Samsung Dishwasher Technicians, Elizabethton TN
18 repair companies serve Elizabethton from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Elizabethton, and other nearby bases include Johnson City (4), Bristol (3), and Kingsport (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 1 lists Samsung specifically. Brad's fireside repairs is the nearest, roughly 4.3 miles from Elizabethton. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 18 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.3, 5.6, 7.8 |
| Mention Samsung | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
First up for Elizabethton: Sears Appliance Repair (21.0 miles away, based in Kingsport, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Brad's fireside repairs (4.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 32 reviews); Mr. Appliance of the Tri-Cities (14.1 miles away, based in Gray, 4.5 stars from 1,004 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.4 stars from 277 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Samsung Dishwasher
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
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
Samsung Dishwasher Symptoms and First Checks
- 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 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
Reading a Samsung Dishwasher Error Code
| 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 |
| HC | High temperature heater error: the interior is too hot. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code |
| 3C | Pump operation error. 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
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- An error code on the display
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Care Samsung Recommends for Its Dishwashers
- 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
- 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.
What Samsung Dishwasher Repairs Cost
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?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
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
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
Around Elizabethton
Most dishwasher calls in Elizabethton 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.
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors does not list an appliance repair license among the licenses it issues (general contractor, home improvement, limited licensed electrician and limited licensed plumber). Source: TN Board for Licensing Contractors
In Tennessee, you can check a license with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: Verify a License or report a problem to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (Office of the Attorney General).
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Elizabethton
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Samsung Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Elizabethton, TN
Is this Samsung customer service?
Which Elizabethton technicians work on Samsung?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
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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.