If your Samsung dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. The Tomball list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Samsung, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Samsung Dishwashers Near Tomball
Within 30 miles of Tomball there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Tomball, and the rest are spread across Spring (10), Magnolia (7), and Houston (7). 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. ASAP Appliance Experts is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Tomball. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tomball. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 36 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.0, 3.3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
The leading options for Tomball are Sears Appliance Repair (53.1 miles away, based in Alvin, 4.4 stars from 84 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (50.1 miles away, based in Liberty, 4.7 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (78.1 miles away, based in La Grange, 4.7 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PowerOn Appliance Repair Service (10.0 miles away, based in The Woodlands, 4.9 stars from 1,507 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Samsung Dishwasher
How Samsung Dishwashers Are Built
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 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 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Samsung Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Tomball Dishwasher Call
Care Samsung Recommends for Its Dishwashers
- 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
- 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.
Samsung Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Most Samsung dishwasher repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- 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?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
Around Tomball
Most dishwasher calls in Tomball 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.
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, ยง1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Tomball
- How often do you repair Samsung dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Samsung Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Tomball, TX
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Why does my Samsung dishwasher show an error code?
Is this Samsung customer service?
How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
Related Repair Pages for Tomball
Samsung Dishwasher Repair Near Tomball
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.