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 Binghamton University, with those that mention Samsung first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Who Works on Samsung Washers Near Binghamton University
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Binghamton University. The rest are spread across Scranton (7), Elmira (3), and Pittston (3). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. Tommy's Appliance Service & Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.5 miles from Binghamton University. 1 of them mentions Samsung in their listing or website. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Binghamton University is inside its regular service area.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.5, 2.6, 3.1 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
| Mention Samsung | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 45 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 15 |
The leading options for Binghamton University are Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.7 stars from 179 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tommy's Appliance Service & Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.5 stars from 103 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (35.6 miles away, based in Cortland, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (38.2 miles away, based in Ithaca, 4.2 stars from 115 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
- 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
- Washer won't start. Samsung says to confirm the washer is plugged into a grounded outlet on its own dedicated circuit without a surge protector, check the cord and look for a tripped breaker. Source: Samsung US Support - Samsung washer power issues
Reading a Samsung Washer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| PE | Clutch position error. 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
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Binghamton University Washer Call
Care Samsung Recommends for Its Washers
- 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
Most Samsung washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- 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)
- How old the washer is
Around Binghamton University
Most washer calls in Binghamton University 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.
New York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
Before You Book in Binghamton University
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Samsung Washer Repair FAQs: Binghamton University, NY
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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 Binghamton University technician bring the right parts.