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 Washington list starts with companies that name Samsung, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Samsung, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Samsung Dryers Near Washington
We found 29 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Washington. 4 of them are based in Washington itself, and the rest are spread across Goldsboro (4), Jacksonville (4), and Greenville (3). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. No company within 60 miles of Washington names Samsung in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Appliance Doctor is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Washington. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Washington is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 3.9, 5.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 29 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
First up for Washington: Sears Appliance Repair (76.9 miles away, based in Franklin, 4.5 stars from 184 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (89.7 miles away, based in Dunn, 4.6 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cavalry Appliance Service (32.1 miles away, based in New Bern, 4.9 stars from 535 reviews); JB Appliance Solutions (57.3 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.9 stars from 638 reviews).
Samsung Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What Makes Samsung Dryer Repairs Different
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
Electric models need a 240V outlet on a circuit with two halves, and one half can trip on its own so the dryer runs but gives no heat. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dryer loses power or won't turn on
What Samsung Says to Check First
- 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
- Dryer takes too long to dry. Clean the lint filter, turn off Eco Dry, run the vent blockage test and confirm the vent meets the manual's length and material requirements. Source: Samsung US - Clothes are not dry after using Samsung dryer
Samsung Dryer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| CLg / C80 / C90 | Vent blockage detected; clean the lint filter and exhaust vent. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dryer displays an error code |
| 9C1 / 9E / 2E | Abnormal power supply voltage; make sure the dryer is on its own circuit without an extension cord. 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
Samsung Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Owner Care for Samsung Dryers
- 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
- 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
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
Most Samsung dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
What to Have Ready for a Samsung Dryer Call
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Any error code on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Around Washington
Most dryer calls in Washington 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.
North Carolina has no license specific to appliance repair; work on gas appliances, fuel piping and heating equipment is regulated by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, with an exemption for minor repairs that don't change fuel type, venting or piping. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
In North Carolina, you can check a license with the NC Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Board public license search or report a problem to the North Carolina Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Washington Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair Samsung dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Samsung Dryer Repair FAQs: Washington, NC
What should I do about a Samsung error code?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Which Washington technicians work on Samsung?
Other Dryer Repair in Washington
Samsung Dryer Repair Near Washington
Write down any error code your Samsung dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Washington technician bring the right parts.