If your Samsung washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Houghton 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, Houghton MI
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 80-mile radius of Houghton. The rest are spread across Dollar Bay (2), Calumet (1), and Mohawk (1). The farthest listed company is about 79 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Houghton mentions Samsung by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Ozanich Tom & Renee, about 3.3 miles away. The 4 rated companies in range average 2.6 stars. Houghton is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Houghton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 80 miles | 6 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.3, 3.4, 10.2 |
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
At the top of the Houghton list: Keweenaw Kitchens. (3.4 miles away, based in Dollar Bay, 4.0 stars from 4 reviews); Ozanich Tom & Renee (3.3 miles away, based in Dollar Bay); Sears Appliance Repair (66.8 miles away, based in Marquette, 4.4 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); North State Refrigeration. (10.2 miles away, based in Calumet, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
Common Samsung Washer Problems
- Door won't lock. For door codes, Samsung says to make sure the latch is secure, no laundry is caught and the door is fully closed. Source: Samsung US Support - Samsung washing machine information and error codes
- 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
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 |
| 5C / 5E / nd | The washer is not draining or drains too slowly. Source: Samsung US Support - Samsung washing machine information and error codes |
| 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 |
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 on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
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
- Use the least HE detergent that gets clothes clean and never fill past the MAX line in the dispenser. Source: Samsung US Support - Detergent usage
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:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- How old the washer is
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
Around Houghton
Most washer calls in Houghton 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 Houghton
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Samsung Washer Repair FAQs: Houghton, MI
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Is this Samsung customer service?
Which Houghton technicians work on Samsung?
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Samsung Washer Repair Near Houghton
Check the drain hose, the supply valves and (on a front loader) the drain pump filter, and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Samsung repair.