If your Samsung dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. The Bangor Base 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.
Who Works on Samsung Dishwashers Near Bangor Base
Within 30 miles of Bangor Base there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Seattle (12), Bremerton (9), and Bainbridge Island (7). Distances run up to about 19 miles. 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. Elitefix Appliance Repair Solutions is the nearest, roughly 3.2 miles from Bangor Base. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bangor Base. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.2, 3.3, 4.4 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
Closest matches for Bangor Base: Sears Appliance Repair (72.5 miles away, based in Chehalis, 4.4 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 98 Refrigeration Appliance Repair (17.4 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.9 stars from 764 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.1 miles away, based in Shoreline, 4.7 stars from 351 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bill's City Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Poulsbo, 4.3 stars from 52 reviews).
Know Your Samsung Dishwasher
What a Samsung Dishwasher Technician Deals With
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 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 not starting. Press the Power button first, then check the circuit breaker and any wall switch that controls the dishwasher. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dishwasher will not turn on
What Samsung Dishwasher Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 7E | Waterwall reflector cannot move correctly. 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 |
| 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
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- An error code on the display
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Bangor Base
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
Most Samsung dishwasher repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Samsung Dishwasher Call
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- 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
Around Bangor Base
Most dishwasher calls in Bangor Base 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.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Bangor Base
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Samsung Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Bangor Base, WA
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Samsung Dishwasher Repair Near Bangor Base
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.