A Samsung washer shares most of its basic parts with other washers, but its drive design, lid or door lock, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. The Albany list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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Samsung Washer Repair Near Albany
Within 30 miles of Albany there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Albany itself, and other nearby bases include Oakland (12), Berkeley (9), and Richmond (7). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Albany mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Pacific Standard Service is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Albany. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.6, 0.7 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Albany: Zuta Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Berkeley, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fast Help Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Berkeley, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Urban Appliance Repair LLC (4.4 miles away, based in Emeryville, 5.0 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); General Refrigeration Services Co (6.0 miles away, based in Oakland, 5.0 stars from 45 reviews).
Know which Samsung washer you have before you call. Samsung makes top-load agitator, top-load impeller, front-load, and all-in-one combo models, and the technician will ask.
Know Your Samsung Washer
What a Samsung Washer Technician Deals With
Samsung washers require HE detergent, and the company warns that regular, organic or natural detergents can damage the machine. Source: Samsung US Support - Detergent usage
Common Samsung Washer Problems
- Washer won't start. Samsung says to confirm the washer is plugged into a grounded outlet on its own dedicated circuit without a surge protector, check the cord and look for a tripped breaker. Source: Samsung US Support - Samsung washer power issues
- Off balance, shaking. For UE/Ub unbalance codes, Samsung says to spread the laundry out, close the door and restart, and to follow the won't-spin steps if it keeps happening. Source: Samsung US Support - Samsung washing machine information and error codes
What Samsung Washer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| tE | Temperature sensor error. Source: Samsung US Support - Samsung washing machine information and error codes |
| PE | Clutch position error. Source: Samsung US Support - Samsung washing machine information and error codes |
| dC / dE / dS / dL / FL | Door error: the door is not detected as closed and locked (on some models dC can also flag an unbalanced load). Source: Samsung US Support - Samsung washing machine information and error codes |
Full list: Samsung Washer Error Codes Explained: 4C and More.
Signs Your Samsung Washer Needs a Technician
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- An error code on the display
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Albany
Owner Care for Samsung Washers
- Use the least HE detergent that gets clothes clean and never fill past the MAX line in the dispenser. Source: Samsung US Support - Detergent usage
- Run Self Clean or Pure Cycle about once a month, and promptly when the Self Clean reminder lights (after about 20 washes on top loaders, 40 on front loaders). Source: Samsung US Support - How to clean your Samsung washer
Brand guides: Samsung Washer Not Spinning, Draining or Unlocking.
What Samsung Washer Repairs Cost
Most Samsung washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Before the Technician Arrives
- How old the washer is
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- Any error code shown on the display
What Albany Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Albany come down to the same handful of parts: the drain pump and filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or coupler, the inlet valve and the suspension.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Albany
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Samsung Washer Repair FAQs: Albany, CA
Why is my washer leaking?
What should I do about a Samsung error code?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
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Check the drain hose, the supply valves and (on a front loader) the drain pump filter, and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Samsung repair.