If your Samsung washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Fox Lake list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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Samsung Washer Repair Near Fox Lake
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fox Lake. 1 list an address in Fox Lake, and the rest are spread across Waukegan (4), McHenry (3), and Crystal Lake (3). None of the companies within 30 miles mention Samsung by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. The closest is Best Fox Lake Appliance Repair, about 4.2 miles away. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.2, 5.0, 5.4 |
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
At the top of the Fox Lake list: Red Apple Appliance Repair East New York (40.0 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.5 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.1 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Petersen's Reconditioned Washers & Dryers, Inc. (11.0 miles away, based in Burlington, 4.8 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Samsung Washer
What a Samsung Washer Technician Deals With
On front loaders the pump (debris) filter sits near the bottom front behind an access panel, and a clogged filter keeps the washer from draining and therefore from spinning. Source: Samsung US Support - How to clean your Samsung washer
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
- 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
- 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
What Samsung Washer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 4C / 4E / nF | Water is not filling properly; check hose connections, kinks and that the supply valves are open. Source: Samsung US Support - Samsung washing machine information and error codes |
| UE / Ub | The load is unbalanced; redistribute it and restart. Source: Samsung US Support - Samsung washing machine information and error codes |
| 9C1 / 9C2 | Voltage error; the washer should be on its own circuit with no extension cord. Source: Samsung US Support - Samsung washing machine information and error codes |
Full list: Samsung Washer Error Codes Explained: 4C and More.
When to Call for Samsung Washer Repair
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
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.
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:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Samsung Washer Call
- Any error code shown on the display
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Around Fox Lake
Most washer calls in Fox Lake 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.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
Questions to Ask a Fox Lake Washer Technician
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair Samsung washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Samsung Washer Repair FAQs: Fox Lake, IL
Why does my Samsung washer show an error code?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Do you work for Samsung?
Which Fox Lake technicians work on Samsung?
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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.