Samsung Washing Machine: not functioning

Based on 6 community discussions Community Analysis

⚡ Quick Answer: Most common fix for not functioning: Replaced addwash door lock assembly and new door assembly (50.0% DIY success rate)

Common Causes

  • Door assembly issues (1 mentions)
  • Corroded spider arm (1 mentions)

Top Solutions

  1. Replaced addwash door lock assembly and new door assembly

    Success rate: 17.0% DIY: Maybe Medium

  2. Stacked a new washer with an older dryer by drilling holes

    Success rate: 17.0% DIY: Yes Hard

  3. Consider purchasing LG or Electrolux as alternatives

    Success rate: 17.0% DIY: Maybe Easy

  4. Consider purchasing Speed Queen for durability

    Success rate: 17.0% DIY: Maybe Easy

Can I Fix This Myself?

50.0% DIY Success Rate

Either

Analysis based on 4 community discussions
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Data compiled from real discussions on r/appliancerepair and r/Appliances:

  1. Washing machine? What about I buy?
  2. Choose My Next Washing Machine
  3. Samsung Washer gives dC3 error code
  4. Stacking a new Samsung washer with an older Samsung dryer ?

Community Discussions

front loader died

Consider purchasing a Speed Queen washing machine for durability and efficiency.

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gave up the ghost

Recommendations for LG and Electrolux as alternatives to Samsung.

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spider arm corroded beyond repair

The user successfully stacked a new washer with an older dryer by drilling holes to match the new bracket.

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stopped working, shows dC3 error code

Replaced addwash door lock assembly, but ultimately needed a new door assembly.

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Source: Reddit r/appliancerepair

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