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 Bensley 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.
Samsung Dryer Repair Near Bensley
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Bensley. The rest are spread across Richmond (26), Colonial Heights (3), and Mechanicsville (3). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Bensley names Samsung in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Richmond Appliance Repair Co. is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Bensley. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bensley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 3.9, 4.5 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 52 |
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
The leading options for Bensley are Sears Appliance Repair (60.3 miles away, based in Franklin, 4.5 stars from 184 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (9.6 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.7 stars from 1,751 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (14.4 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 1,135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Richmond (13.6 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews).
Samsung Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What a Samsung Dryer Technician Deals With
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
What Samsung Says to Check First
- Dryer won't turn on. With the breaker off, inspect the plug, cord and outlet for damage or burn marks, then reset the breaker and call an electrician if it keeps tripping. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dryer loses power or won't turn on
- Dryer not heating. Run Time Dry briefly to confirm there is no heat, then check the 240V outlet or gas supply, cycle the breaker, and run the vent blockage test. Source: Samsung US - Clothes are not dry after using Samsung dryer
Samsung Dryer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| tS / tC / tO / tE | Temperature sensor issue; the first step is cleaning the lint screen and exhaust vent. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dryer displays an error code |
| dC / dE / dF | Door, latch or door sensor problem. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dryer displays an error code |
Full list: Samsung Dryer Error Codes Explained.
When to Call for Samsung Dryer Repair
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Bensley Dryer Call
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
- Clean the lint filter before or after every drying cycle. 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.
Budgeting for a Samsung Dryer Repair
A Samsung dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- 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?
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
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Local Notes for Bensley
Most dryer calls in Bensley 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.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Before You Book in Bensley
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Samsung Dryer Repair FAQs: Bensley, VA
Why does my Samsung dryer show an error code?
Do you work for Samsung?
Should I repair or replace my Samsung dryer?
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Clean the lint screen, check the vent hood outside and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Samsung repair.