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. Below are independent repair companies serving Los Alamitos, with those that mention Samsung first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Samsung. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Samsung washers and other brands.
Who Works on Samsung Washers Near Los Alamitos
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Los Alamitos. 1 of them are based in Los Alamitos itself, and other nearby bases include Long Beach (8), Hawaiian Gardens (4), and Buena Park (4). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Nearest on the list: Alpha Appliance Repair Los Alamitos, around 0.8 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Los Alamitos names Samsung in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Los Alamitos. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.0, 1.2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 12 |
Closest matches for Los Alamitos: Omar Appliance LG & Samsung Repair Service (23.2 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.9 stars from 153 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABS Samsung & LG Appliance Repair (25.5 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 5.0 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Akaya Appliance LG & Samsung Repair Service. (26.9 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.9 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Green Way Appliance LG & Samsung Repair (18.1 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.8 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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.
Samsung Washer Lines and Features
What a Samsung Washer Technician Deals With
On front loaders the pump (debris) filter sits near the bottom front behind an access panel, and a clogged filter keeps the washer from draining and therefore from spinning. Source: Samsung US Support - How to clean your Samsung washer
Common Samsung Washer Problems
- Washer not draining. Samsung says to turn the washer off, confirm it is level and the drain hose is installed correctly, then clean the pump filter on front load models. Source: Samsung US Support - Samsung washer won't drain
- Washer not filling. For the 4C/4E/nF codes, Samsung says to confirm the hot and cold hoses go to the right inlets, are not bent, and that the supply valves are fully open. Source: Samsung US Support - Samsung washing machine information and error codes
Samsung Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| tE | Temperature sensor error. Source: Samsung US Support - Samsung washing machine information and error codes |
| 5C / 5E / nd | The washer is not draining or drains too slowly. Source: Samsung US Support - Samsung washing machine information and error codes |
| OE / OC / 0E / 0C | Overflow: too much water in the tub. Source: Samsung US Support - Samsung washing machine information and error codes |
Full list: Samsung Washer Error Codes Explained: 4C and More.
Samsung Smart Care has the washer show a diagnostic code that the owner scans with a phone camera or enters in Samsung's app, which explains the code and suggests next steps. Source: Samsung US Support - Use Smart Care on your Samsung washer and dryer
Signs Your Samsung Washer Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- An error code on the display
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Los Alamitos
Care Samsung Recommends for Its Washers
- Clean the front load pump filter at least monthly or about every 40 washes, whichever comes first. Source: Samsung US Support - How to clean your Samsung washer
- 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
A Samsung washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- How old the washer is
Laundry Notes for Los Alamitos, CA
Most washer calls in Los Alamitos 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).
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Los Alamitos
- How often do you repair Samsung washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Samsung Washer Repair FAQs: Los Alamitos, CA
Is my Samsung washer worth repairing?
How do I find a technician who knows Samsung washers?
Why won't my washer spin?
Is this Samsung customer service?
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Write down any error code your Samsung washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Los Alamitos technician bring the right parts.