Most Samsung washer repairs in Philadelphia involve the same few systems: the drain pump, the lid or door lock, the drive, the water supply and the controls. The Philadelphia list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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Independent Samsung Washer Technicians, Philadelphia PA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Philadelphia. 34 of them are based in Philadelphia itself, and the rest are spread across Camden (2), Bala Cynwyd (1), and Elkins Park (1). No company within 30 miles of Philadelphia names Samsung in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: First Rate Appliance Repair Masters, around 0.8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 39 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 50 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 2.0, 2.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Philadelphia are FINE FIX by JC SERVICE LLC (SAMSUNG APPLIANCES SPECIALIST ) (52.3 miles away, based in Forked River, 4.9 stars from 237 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Center City (4.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 187 reviews); Philly Appliances Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 219 reviews); UltraFix Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Washer Lines and Features
What Makes Samsung Washer Repairs Different
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
What Samsung Says to Check First
- 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
What Samsung Washer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 3C / 3E | Motor error; on some models 3E instead points to a voltage problem. 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 |
| bE | Motor speed sensor error (bE2 on some models means a stuck button instead). 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
When to Call for Samsung Washer Repair
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Philadelphia 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
- 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
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:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a Samsung Washer Call
- 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
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Laundry Notes for Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Water Department, which supplies Philadelphia, reports hardness of moderately hard to hard depending on the treatment plant: roughly 100 ppm (Baxter), about 130 ppm (Belmont) and about 150 ppm (Queen Lane) as calcium carbonate. Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: Tap You Can Trust - Philadelphia Water Department
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Questions to Ask a Philadelphia Washer Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Samsung Washer Repair FAQs: Philadelphia, PA
Do you work for Samsung?
Is my Samsung washer worth repairing?
Why won't my washer spin?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
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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.