Samsung Washer Repair in Waukegan, 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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Samsung and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.

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.

Who Works on Samsung Washers Near Waukegan

Within 30 miles of Waukegan there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 of them are based in Waukegan itself, and the rest are spread across Highland Park (5), Vernon Hills (4), and North Chicago (2). Nearest on the list: Land of Lincoln Appliance Services, around 0.3 miles out. 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. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 33 businesses.

Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Waukegan. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.

First up for Waukegan: Red Apple Appliance Repair East New York (30.0 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.5 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMZ Appliance Repair (14.7 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

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.

Know Your Samsung Washer

What a Samsung Washer Technician Deals With

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
• 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

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

• An error code on the display
• Water left in the drum after the cycle
• Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling

What Gets Fixed on a Waukegan Washer Call

Keeping a Samsung Washer Running

• 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
• 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

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?
• Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
• Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?

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

• Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
• Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
• 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 Waukegan

Most washer calls in Waukegan 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 Waukegan Washer Technician

• 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?
• Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?

Samsung Washer Repair FAQs: Waukegan, IL

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Samsung Washer Repair Near Waukegan

Write down any error code your Samsung washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Waukegan technician bring the right parts.