Samsung Washer Repair in Forest Lake, MN

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. Below are independent repair companies serving Forest Lake, with those that mention Samsung first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.

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

Samsung Washer Repair Near Forest Lake

Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Forest Lake. 3 of them are based in Forest Lake itself, and other nearby bases include Blaine (5), Ham Lake (3), and St Paul (3). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. Nearest on the list: Bilder Appliance Repair Minnesota, around 2.5 miles out. None of the repair companies near Forest Lake name Samsung in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.

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

At the top of the Forest Lake list: Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 201 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Minnesota Appliance Repair (17.9 miles away, based in North Branch, 5.0 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (17.8 miles away, based in Fridley, 4.7 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shortie's Appliances (15.6 miles away, based in Oakdale, 4.7 stars from 178 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 Washer Symptoms and First Checks

• 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
• 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

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

Signs Your Samsung Washer Needs a Technician

• Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
• Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
• Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning

What Gets Fixed on a Forest Lake Washer Call

Care Samsung Recommends for Its Washers

• 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
• 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

A Samsung washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:

• Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
• Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?

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.

Getting Ready for the Repair

• 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
• Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller

Around Forest Lake

Most washer calls in Forest Lake 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.

Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Forest Lake

• Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
• How often do you repair Samsung washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
• If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?

Samsung Washer Repair FAQs: Forest Lake, MN

Other Washer Repair in Forest Lake

Samsung Washer Repair Near Forest Lake

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