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 Lake Station 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 Lake Station
Within 30 miles of Lake Station there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Chicago (5), Gary (3), and Valparaiso (3). No company within 30 miles of Lake Station names Samsung in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: D&T Hvac And Appliance Repair, around 5.0 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 30 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake Station. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention washer work | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.0, 5.0, 5.9 |
First up for Lake Station: Red Apple Appliance Repair East New York (35.8 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.5 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pro (11.9 miles away, based in Schererville, 4.9 stars from 1,329 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Michigan City, 4.6 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in Valparaiso, 4.4 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Washer Lines and Features
What Makes Samsung Washer Repairs Different
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 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
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 |
| tE | Temperature sensor error. Source: Samsung US Support - Samsung washing machine information and error codes |
| dC / dE / dS / dL / FL | Door error: the door is not detected as closed and locked (on some models dC can also flag an unbalanced load). Source: Samsung US Support - Samsung washing machine information and error codes |
Full list: Samsung Washer Error Codes Explained: 4C and More.
Samsung Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
What Gets Fixed on a Lake Station 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
A Samsung washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- 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?
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
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- 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)
Laundry Notes for Lake Station, IN
Most washer calls in Lake Station 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 Indiana, you can check a license with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License Verification or report a problem to the Indiana Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Lake Station Washer Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair Samsung washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Samsung Washer Repair FAQs: Lake Station, IN
Do you work for Samsung?
Which Lake Station technicians work on Samsung?
Should I repair or replace my Samsung washer?
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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 Lake Station technician bring the right parts.