Samsung Washer Repair in Highwood, IL

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 Highwood list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.

This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Samsung, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.

Who Works on Samsung Washers Near Highwood

We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Highwood. 1 list an address in Highwood, and other nearby bases include Wheeling (6), Highland Park (5), and Deerfield (4). Distances run up to about 9 miles. The closest is Local Appliance Repair Service Highwood, about 0.4 miles away. 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. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.

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At the top of the Highwood list: Red Apple Appliance Repair East New York (18.3 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.5 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Astera Heating, Cooling and Appliance repair (8.1 miles away, based in Prospect Heights, 4.9 stars from 1,298 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMZ Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Glenview, 4.8 stars from 855 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

Know which Samsung washer you have before you call. Samsung makes top-load agitator, top-load impeller, front-load, and all-in-one combo models, and the technician will ask.

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

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 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

Reading a Samsung Washer Error Code

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

Samsung Washer Problems Worth a Service Call

• Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
• Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
• An error code on the display

What a Washing Machine Technician Checks

Owner Care for Samsung Washers

• Leave the door (or lid) and the detergent drawer open between uses so the washer can air out and resist mold and mildew. 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.

Budgeting for a Samsung Washer Repair

Price the repair before replacing a Samsung washer. Published ranges for common jobs:

• Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
• Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
• Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?

For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.

Before the Technician Arrives

• How old the washer is
• Any error code shown on the display
• The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet

Local Notes for Highwood

Most washer calls in Highwood 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.

Questions to Ask a Highwood Washer Technician

• If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
• Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
• If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?

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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 Highwood technician bring the right parts.