If your Samsung dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Crestwood list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
Independent listings only: Washer and Dryer Repair is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung. If your dryer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Samsung directly.
Samsung Dryer Repair Near Crestwood
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Crestwood. The rest are spread across St. Louis (26), Affton (2), and Ellisville (2). Distances run up to about 14 miles. Nearest on the list: Affton Mehlville Appliance Service, around 3.0 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Crestwood names Samsung in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Crestwood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 3.1, 4.2 |
At the top of the Crestwood list: Sears Appliance Repair (63.1 miles away, based in Perryville, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (80.8 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.3 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (6.6 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (8.3 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Dryer Features Technicians Work On
How Samsung Dryers Are Built
The Eco Dry setting lowers heat to save energy and can switch on automatically for Normal or Time Dry cycles, which lengthens dry times and can be mistaken for a heating fault. Source: Samsung US - Clothes are not dry after using Samsung dryer
Common Samsung Dryer Problems
- Dryer won't start or tumble. Look for an error code or blinking lights first, then make sure Child Lock is off and try a Time Dry test. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dryer turns on but will not start or spin
- Noisy dryer. Identify whether the sound is rattling, thumping, squealing or humming, and for rattling start by leveling the feet. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dryer is too noisy
What Samsung Dryer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| bE / 6E | A control panel button is stuck or reads as constantly pressed. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dryer displays an error code |
| CL | Child Lock is turned on. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dryer displays an error code |
| Ct | Dryer is colder than freezing or hotter than 104°F; let it sit at room temperature before retrying. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dryer displays an error code |
Full list: Samsung Dryer Error Codes Explained.
Smart Care lets the owner press a button on the washer or dryer to display a diagnostic code that the Samsung app scans and turns into troubleshooting steps, while Wi-Fi models offer the same check inside the SmartThings app. Source: Samsung US - Use Smart Care on your Samsung washer and dryer
When to Call for Samsung Dryer Repair
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Owner Care for Samsung Dryers
- Keep the exhaust vent sealed, unkinked and made of proper material rather than plastic or foil, and within the maximum length in the manual, remembering that each 90-degree turn cuts the allowed length by 6 feet. Source: Samsung US - Clothes are not dry after using Samsung dryer
- Level the dryer by adjusting the feet with a carpenter's level to reduce rattling and vibration. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dryer is too noisy
Brand guides: Samsung Dryer Not Heating: Causes and Fixes, Samsung Dryer Not Drying: What to Check, Samsung Dryer Error Codes Explained.
Samsung Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
A Samsung dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
What Crestwood Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Crestwood come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
Gas appliance and mechanical trade credentials are issued by local governments; Kansas City, for example, certifies gas-fired appliance supervisors, mechanical supervisors and master pipe fitters. Source: KCMO BizCare: Contractor Licensing
In Missouri, you can report a problem to the Missouri Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Crestwood Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Samsung Dryer Repair FAQs: Crestwood, MO
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Write down any error code your Samsung dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Crestwood technician bring the right parts.