If your Samsung washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Rio Vista, with those that mention Samsung first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Independent listings only: Washing Machine Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung. If your washer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Samsung directly.
Independent Samsung Washer Technicians, Rio Vista CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Rio Vista. The rest are spread across Antioch (11), Fairfield (8), and Vacaville (6). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. The closest is Same-Day Appliance Fix in Antioch, about 13.1 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Rio Vista mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rio Vista. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
|---|---|
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 13.1, 13.1, 13.4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Rio Vista list: Scapelli's Appliance Repairs (17.6 miles away, based in Vacaville, 4.6 stars from 180 reviews); Ed's Affordable Appliance Repair (19.2 miles away, based in Fairfield, 4.9 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Fairfield, 4.6 stars from 313 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tate Appliance Repair (19.2 miles away, based in Fairfield, 4.5 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
The washer will not run until the door is detected as closed and locked, and a latch problem or laundry caught in the door triggers the dC/dE/dS/dL/FL door codes. Source: Samsung US Support - Samsung washing machine information and error codes
What Samsung Says to Check First
- Washer leaking. Samsung says to check the water supply hoses, their connections and o-rings first, then look for hair or debris in the door gasket and make sure the door closes fully. Source: Samsung US Support - Fix a leak in your Samsung washer
- 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
What Samsung Washer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| HC / HE | Heater error. Source: Samsung US Support - Samsung washing machine information and error codes |
| bE | Motor speed sensor error (bE2 on some models means a stuck button instead). 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 |
Full list: Samsung Washer Error Codes Explained: 4C and More.
Signs Your Samsung Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Rio Vista
Care Samsung Recommends for Its Washers
- 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
- 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
Brand guides: Samsung Washer Not Spinning, Draining or Unlocking.
Samsung Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Samsung washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$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?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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
- 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
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
Laundry Notes for Rio Vista, CA
Most washer calls in Rio Vista 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).
Questions to Ask a Rio Vista Washer Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Samsung Washer Repair FAQs: Rio Vista, CA
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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 Rio Vista technician bring the right parts.