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 Lucas Valley-Marinwood list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Samsung. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Samsung washers and other brands.
Independent Samsung Washer Technicians, Lucas Valley-Marinwood CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lucas Valley-Marinwood. Other nearby bases include San Rafael (10), Richmond (7), and Novato (5). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. Appliance King is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Lucas Valley-Marinwood. None of the repair companies near Lucas Valley-Marinwood name Samsung in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 2.1, 2.6 |
First up for Lucas Valley-Marinwood: Sears Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixWell Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 100 reviews); UniFix Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance King (1.5 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.6 stars from 20 reviews).
Samsung Washer Lines and Features
How Samsung Washers Are Built
Samsung top loaders are leveled by checking that the pulsator sits centered under a shallow fill of water, while front loaders are leveled by rocking the cabinet and adjusting the feet. Source: Samsung US Support - Washer installation and calibration
Samsung Washer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
Reading a Samsung Washer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| UE / Ub | The load is unbalanced; redistribute it and restart. Source: Samsung US Support - Samsung washing machine information and error codes |
| 3C / 3E | Motor error; on some models 3E instead points to a voltage problem. Source: Samsung US Support - Samsung washing machine information and error codes |
| tE | Temperature sensor error. 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
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Lucas Valley-Marinwood
Owner Care for Samsung Washers
- Leave the door (or lid) and the detergent drawer open between uses so the washer can air out and resist mold and mildew. 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:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- How old the washer is
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
Around Lucas Valley-Marinwood
Most washer calls in Lucas Valley-Marinwood 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 Lucas Valley-Marinwood
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Samsung Washer Repair FAQs: Lucas Valley-Marinwood, CA
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Is my Samsung washer worth repairing?
Which Lucas Valley-Marinwood technicians work on Samsung?
Why won't my washer spin?
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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.