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 Pukalani list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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, Pukalani HI
We found 5 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Pukalani. Other nearby bases include Lahaina (2), Makawao (1), and Kahului (1). Distances run up to about 23 miles. Kelly's Appliance Repair LLC is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Pukalani. No company within 90 miles of Pukalani mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 3 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Pukalani is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 1 |
|---|---|
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 9.4, 10.3 |
The leading options for Pukalani are Sears Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Kahului, 4.7 stars from 395 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Malama Appliance Repair (21.9 miles away, based in Lahaina, 4.9 stars from 370 reviews); Kelly's Appliance Repair LLC (1.0 miles away, based in Makawao, 4.7 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); almost anything (10.3 miles away, based in Wailuku).
Samsung sells top-load agitator, top-load impeller, front-load, and all-in-one combo washers in the U.S., and the repair path differs by type: front loaders add a door lock, door boot and pump filter, while top loaders rely on a lid switch and either an agitator or an impeller.
Samsung Washer Lines and Features
What a Samsung Washer Technician Deals With
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
What Samsung Says to Check First
- 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 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
Samsung Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 5C / 5E / nd | The washer is not draining or drains too slowly. Source: Samsung US Support - Samsung washing machine information and error codes |
| HC / HE | Heater error. 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
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
What Gets Fixed on a Pukalani Washer Call
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.
Samsung Washer Repair Cost Ranges
A Samsung washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- Any error code shown on the display
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Around Pukalani
Most washer calls in Pukalani 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 Pukalani
- How often do you repair Samsung washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Samsung Washer Repair FAQs: Pukalani, HI
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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.