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 Fairfax list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
Dishwasher Repairs is independent and not affiliated with Samsung. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Samsung dishwashers and other brands.
Samsung Dishwasher Repair Near Fairfax
40 repair companies serve Fairfax from within 30 miles. 16 list an address in Fairfax, and the rest are spread across Vienna (5), Falls Church (4), and Burke (3). No company within 90 miles of Fairfax mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Washer Dryer Oven Fridge Fix and Repair, about 0.7 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 36 businesses.
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.
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.9, 0.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
At the top of the Fairfax list: Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (3.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nova Fix Appliance (0.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Vacuums (1.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 996 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Red Vacuums (4.0 miles away, based in Vienna, 4.9 stars from 120 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 cleaning. Check first for power loss, an error code or blinking lights, then confirm detergent is dispensing and dissolving. Source: Samsung US - Dishwasher cycle ends before dishes are clean
- 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
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 |
| 4C / 4E | Water supply error: incoming water pressure or temperature is outside requirements. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code |
| LC / LE | Leakage error: the leak sensor has detected moisture and the unit tries to drain. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code |
Samsung Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Fairfax
Owner Care for Samsung 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.
Budgeting for a Samsung Dishwasher Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Samsung dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit 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.
What to Have Ready for a Samsung Dishwasher Call
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
Dishwasher Notes for Fairfax, VA
Most dishwasher calls in Fairfax 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.
Before You Book in Fairfax
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Samsung Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Fairfax, VA
Which Fairfax technicians work on Samsung?
Is this Samsung customer service?
Why are my dishes still wet?
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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.