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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Samsung and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Samsung, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Samsung Washer Technicians, Buford GA
40 repair companies serve Buford from within 30 miles. 7 of them are based in Buford itself, and the rest are spread across Suwanee (12), Lawrenceville (5), and Dacula (4). None of the repair companies near Buford name Samsung in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Nearest on the list: Appliance Master Inc, around 0.7 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Buford. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.8, 1.8 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
At the top of the Buford list: Appliance EMT of Buford (2.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 4,577 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Tech Pros & Refrigeration Repair (10.1 miles away, based in Lawrenceville, 4.9 stars from 813 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Quality (8.7 miles away, based in Suwanee, 4.8 stars from 416 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Buford (1.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Samsung Washer
How Samsung Washers Are Built
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 not spinning. Samsung says to clean the pump filter on front loaders, check that the drain hose sits at the right depth and height without kinks, and then run Calibration mode with an empty drum. Source: Samsung US Support - Samsung washer won't spin
- 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
What Samsung Washer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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
When to Call for Samsung Washer Repair
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Keeping a Samsung Washer Running
- 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
- 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
Brand guides: Samsung Washer Not Spinning, Draining or Unlocking.
Budgeting for a Samsung Washer Repair
A Samsung washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- 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?
- 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?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. 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
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- Any error code shown on the display
- How old the washer is
Local Notes for Buford
Most washer calls in Buford 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.
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
In Georgia, you can check a license with the Georgia Secretary of State Licensing Division License Lookup or report a problem to the Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Buford
- How often do you repair Samsung washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Samsung Washer Repair FAQs: Buford, GA
Why does my Samsung washer show an error code?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Do you work for Samsung?
Why won't my washer spin?
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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 Buford technician bring the right parts.