Most Samsung washer repairs in Clare involve the same few systems: the drain pump, the lid or door lock, the drive, the water supply and the controls. The Clare 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.
Independent Samsung Washer Technicians, Clare MI
Within 60 miles of Clare there are 30 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Bay City (3), Saginaw (3), and Mt Pleasant (2). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Clare mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Greg's Appliance Services., about 16.1 miles away. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Clare is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Clare. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 16.1, 17.1, 17.4 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 30 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
The leading options for Clare are Sears Appliance Repair (17.1 miles away, based in Mt Pleasant, 4.7 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Samaritan Appliance Sales and Service (22.4 miles away, based in Sanford, 4.8 stars from 626 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (30.2 miles away, based in Alma, 4.5 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.8 miles away, based in Bay City, 4.6 stars from 98 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 Makes Samsung Washer Repairs Different
Samsung washers have a Calibration mode that resets weight detection and water-per-cycle settings, recommended after installation or adjustments and as a spin test with an empty drum. Source: Samsung US Support - Washer installation and calibration
Common Samsung Washer Problems
- 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 filling. For the 4C/4E/nF codes, Samsung says to confirm the hot and cold hoses go to the right inlets, are not bent, and that the supply valves are fully open. Source: Samsung US Support - Samsung washing machine information and error codes
Samsung Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| LE / LC / 1E / 1C | Water level or leak error: moisture where it should not be, or a faulty water level sensor. 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 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
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Clare
Keeping a Samsung Washer Running
- 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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Samsung washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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
- 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
Laundry Notes for Clare, MI
Most washer calls in Clare 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.
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
In Michigan, you can check a license with the LARA Find / Verify a BCC Licensed Professional or Business or report a problem to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Clare
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- 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: Clare, MI
Should I repair or replace my Samsung washer?
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Other Washer Repair in Clare
Samsung Washer Repair Near Clare
Write down any error code your Samsung washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Clare technician bring the right parts.