Written by Serge, Serge Appliance Repair Ottawa.
I have a great experience with Samsung appliance repair. I have most of the parts I need in stock for the same-day repair of Samsung refrigerators, washing machines and dryers. Samsung is a trendy home appliance brand in Canada. Look through the primary Samsung household devices, their everyday problems, and how much their repair will cost. The prices here are before taxes, including the part and the travel cost. It could increase because of complications, such as stacked (or stuck :)) appliances and other challenges, adding more time to the repair process.
Samsung Refrigerator repair costs.
The most popular Samsung refrigerator model is the French door freezer bottom refrigerator. It’s inexpensive, reliable, and economical for electricity. It also has a fine design and provides perfect airflow distribution between the food shelves.
What differentiates Samsung fridges from almost all other brands? Guess what? They have two evaporators! One for the freezer and the second for the refrigerator.
Samsung fridge isn't cold in the refrigerator compartment but the freezer works.
What is the cost of repairing a Samsung refrigerator in Ottawa? Is it worth the repair? Usually, it doesn’t exceed $300-350, so it’s not bad. But last year, it was $70-100 less.
A common problem with Samsung refrigerators is frost building up above the refrigerator’s evaporator and around the fan.
This process could last several weeks and months, but the fan finally froze over and blocked up.
The first sign of the problem is a noise in the refrigerator compartment. When you open the refrigerator’s door, the noise stops and comes up again after a short time when you close the door. Why? When the door closes, the fan blade spins and touches the frost. The fan pauses when the door opens. After having some days when the fridge is noisy, we notice that the noise disappears, but the refrigerator compartment gets warm. It comes because the fan is blocked by frost and ice (picture on the bottom right).
How to fix it?
Some people run to watch YouTube videos and try to defrost the refrigerator. They melt the ice and deliberate the fan. They do it every several weeks, but the problem persists. Finally, they call in the service technician. Not all repairmen know how to fix this problem correctly. It’s not enough to defrost the fridge again and again. I have been repairing this issue for over 15 years and know how to fix the Samsung refrigerator blocked fan problem. The additional heating element installation should help. This repair usually costs around $320.
Leaking in the refrigerator compartment.
Every refrigerator has a defrost system, needed to remove the frost accumulating on the cold evaporator. Water from the melting ice drains through the freezer’s drain hole. Another common problem with the Samsung freezer bottom refrigerator is the drain line freezing, which causes the refrigerator to leak defrosting water. To solve this problem, the refrigerator compartment should be opened, and the drain line defrosted. Installation of a drain heater is recommended (the repair cost is $320). It will keep the line warm all the time.
Samsung washer repair costs.
The washer runs well during the wash cycle and will not do the spin cycle.
How much would Samsung washing machine repair cost in Ottawa and Gatineau? I want to note two of the most common problems with this brand. The first is the drum shaft/support problem.
In my opinion, this problem is not worth repairing for the old Samsung washer. Why?
- We need to take apart the washing machine completely, which demands a lot of labour/money (around $300-350).
- The drum support (spider) + bearings+ seal are expensive (around $250-350).
- In my experience, investing in the old Samsung washer is not worth it. However, I sometimes do this repair for the LG washing machines, which are more expensive and robust.
The washing machine stops before the spin cycle, doesn’t drain or doesn’t start any cycle.
The second common problem with the Samsung washing machine is the drain pump issue. It could be a broken pump when the pump impeller is loose. It is usually noisy during the draining cycle and doesn’t drain. Sometimes, the pump is defective, but it works. When it drains out some water very slowly. But often, when I open the pump, I find that the impeller is stuck with any objects or one of the drain hoses is clogged. I charge $280-330 to change the pump and $200 when we need only to liberate the drain system.
Samsung dryer repair costs.
Dryers from this Korean corporation are very popular in Canada. I believe that more than half of households use this make. What is the cost of Samsung dryer repair in Ottawa and Gatineau? Here are some examples of problems with my prices for its repair.
The squeeze noise.
It is caused by the belt pulley. This is my video for this issue.
No heating
If you notice no heating, be ready to pay for the heating element replacement, which may cost $320 in total for a not original part. Sometimes, it could be the thermal fuse ($250), but it happens rarely. This picture is from the Amazon website.
Loud noise
The loud noise while spinning indicates a roller problem (about $240-280) for 1-2 rollers. The dryer has four rollers, which support the drum when spinning.
Can you fix it?
Now you know more about Samsung appliance problems and how much it costs to repair them.
This article was written almost two years ago, in October 2022. Now, in the summer of 2024, I am editing it and adjusting the cost numbers: all prices went up 10-20%.
There are many more issues with Samsung appliances, but these are the main ones. I don’t know why most websites prefer to list appliance malfunctions, starting with infrequent problems. Maybe they give you a chance to try to repair it yourself before contacting a repairman. You can try. I believe that everyone should concentrate on his work. I’m an experienced home appliance repair technician in Ottawa and Gatineau. I offer affordable prices and a personal guarantee. Read more on my FAQ page and watch more videos on my YouTube channel. I will be glad to read your comments and ask your questions. You can contact me on 7/7.
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