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. The Ashburn list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
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 Ashburn
Within 30 miles of Ashburn there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 8 list an address in Ashburn, and the rest are spread across Herndon (7), Chantilly (7), and Sterling (6). Five Star Ashburn Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Ashburn. No company within 90 miles of Ashburn mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.6, 2.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 55 |
First up for Ashburn: Loudoun Appliances LLC (8.5 miles away, based in Aldie, 4.9 stars from 263 reviews); dyab appliance repair (5.4 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.9 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AAA Appliances (9.7 miles away, based in Chantilly, 4.9 stars from 101 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 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 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
Samsung Dishwasher Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| HE | Heater error: interior temperature is not being read correctly. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code |
| OC / 0C / oE | Over-level error: more water in the tub than expected. 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
- An error code on the display
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Ashburn
Keeping a Samsung Dishwasher Running
- Use a rinse aid, since Samsung says dishes will not dry well without it. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher does not dry dishes
- 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.
Budgeting for a Samsung Dishwasher Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Samsung dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. 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
- How old the dishwasher is
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
Local Notes for Ashburn
Most dishwasher calls in Ashburn 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.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Ashburn Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Samsung Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Ashburn, VA
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
What should I do about a Samsung error code?
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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.