Samsung owners in Kalaoa usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. 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.
Samsung Washer Repair Near Kalaoa
Within 60 miles of Kalaoa there are 5 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Kailua-Kona (5). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. None of the repair companies near Kalaoa 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: Awesome Appliance Repair LLC, around 1.9 miles out. Across 5 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Kalaoa is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kalaoa. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 2 |
|---|---|
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 4.3, 6.3 |
At the top of the Kalaoa list: Affordable Appliance (4.3 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 5.0 stars from 636 reviews); Hakoda's Builders Appliance (6.5 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.5 stars from 30 reviews); PropertyTech Appliance and Gates Sales and Service (6.3 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.6 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Awesome Appliance Repair LLC (1.9 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.5 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Washer Lines and Features
What Makes Samsung Washer Repairs Different
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
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
Samsung Washer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
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 |
| PE | Clutch position error. Source: Samsung US Support - Samsung washing machine information and error codes |
| LE / LC / 1E / 1C | Water level or leak error: moisture where it should not be, or a faulty water level sensor. 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
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Kalaoa
Keeping a Samsung Washer Running
- 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
- 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.
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:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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.
What to Have Ready for a Samsung Washer Call
- Any error code shown on the display
- 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 Kalaoa
Most washer calls in Kalaoa 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.
Hawaii has no appliance repair license classification; the Contractors License Board's specialty classifications cover related trades such as plumbing (including fuel gas piping), refrigeration, and ventilating and air conditioning, and a contractor license applies to jobs that need a building, electrical or plumbing permit. Source: Description of Contractor License Classifications (Hawaii DCCA Contractors License Board)
In Hawaii, you can check a license with the Hawaii DCCA Professional and Vocational Licensing public license search or report a problem to the Hawaii DCCA Regulated Industries Complaints Office (RICO).
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Kalaoa
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Samsung Washer Repair FAQs: Kalaoa, HI
Should I repair or replace my Samsung washer?
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What should I do about a Samsung error code?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Other Washer Repair in Kalaoa
Samsung Washer Repair Near Kalaoa
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Samsung washer's label, usually inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.