Samsung WA51A5505A
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Typical Samsung WA51A5505A repair jobs and what they cost.
Repair
What’s involved
DIY
Parts
Labor
DIY
Easy DIY
What’s involved
Replace lid switch/lock.
Usually 1–2 days without it
Parts
Lid switch
$36–$41
Lid lock assembly
$51–$108
Labor
$125–$325
Lid Switch
Replace lid switch/lock. Usually 1–2 days without it
Easy DIY
Lid switch
$36–$41
Lid lock assembly
$51–$108
$125–$325
DIY
Advanced DIY
What’s involved
The hose and pump are cleared and the pump is electrically and mechanically tested before replacement.
Parts
Drain Pump
$104–$140
Labor
$125–$250
Drain Pump
The hose and pump are cleared and the pump is electrically and mechanically tested before replacement.
Advanced DIY
Drain Pump
$104–$140
$125–$250
DIY
Advanced DIY
What’s involved
Installation and loading are ruled out, then worn suspension rods/dampers are replaced as a set and calibration is performed.
Parts
Suspension Rods / Dampers
$76–$96
Labor
$150–$325
Suspension Rods / Dampers
Installation and loading are ruled out, then worn suspension rods/dampers are replaced as a set and calibration is performed.
Advanced DIY
Suspension Rods / Dampers
$76–$96
$150–$325
DIY
Advanced DIY
What’s involved
The stripped hub, worn splutch, or agitator drive parts are inspected and replaced, followed by recalibration where required.
Parts
Drive hub / basket hub
$27–$36
Agitator drive block / bell
$23–$81
Labor
$125–$325
Drive Hub / Splutch / Agitator Drive
The stripped hub, worn splutch, or agitator drive parts are inspected and replaced, followed by recalibration where required.
Advanced DIY
Drive hub / basket hub
$27–$36
Agitator drive block / bell
$23–$81
$125–$325
DIY
Technician job
What’s involved
Replace transmission/gearcase.
Usually 2–7 days without it
Parts
Transmission / Gearcase
$204–$268
Labor
$250–$425
Transmission
Replace transmission/gearcase. Usually 2–7 days without it
Technician job
Transmission / Gearcase
$204–$268
$250–$425
DIY
Advanced DIY
What’s involved
Water pressure and screens are checked and the sticking or electrically failed valve assembly is replaced.
Parts
Water Inlet Valve
$71–$93
Labor
$125–$250
Water Inlet Valve
Water pressure and screens are checked and the sticking or electrically failed valve assembly is replaced.
Advanced DIY
Water Inlet Valve
$71–$93
$125–$250
DIY
Easy DIY
What’s involved
The worn or broken belt/coupler is replaced after pulleys, motor mounts, and the driven components are checked for binding.
Parts
Drive belt
$25–$29
Motor coupler
$21–$39
Labor
$125–$325
Drive Belt / Motor Coupler
The worn or broken belt/coupler is replaced after pulleys, motor mounts, and the driven components are checked for binding.
Easy DIY
Drive belt
$25–$29
Motor coupler
$21–$39
$125–$325
DIY
Advanced DIY
What’s involved
The technician verifies supply voltage, locks, pump, motor, and sensors before replacing and calibrating the main control.
Parts
Main Control Board
$170–$268
Labor
$150–$325
Main Electronic Control Board
The technician verifies supply voltage, locks, pump, motor, and sensors before replacing and calibrating the main control.
Advanced DIY
Main Control Board
$170–$268
$150–$325
DIY
Advanced DIY
What’s involved
The pressure hose is cleared and checked for leaks, and the failed sensor/switch is replaced.
Parts
Water-Level Sensor / Pressure Switch
$122–$124
Labor
$125–$250
Water-Level Pressure Sensor / Pressure Switch
The pressure hose is cleared and checked for leaks, and the failed sensor/switch is replaced.
Advanced DIY
Water-Level Sensor / Pressure Switch
$122–$124
$125–$250
DIY
Advanced DIY
What’s involved
The leak is traced under operating conditions and the failed seal or hose is replaced; bearing damage is checked when a tub seal has leaked.
Parts
Tub-to-pump / drain hose
$20–$50
Leaking drain pump
$50–$110
Tub seal
$25–$70
Labor
$150–$425
Tub Seal / Pump Hose / Drain Hose
The leak is traced under operating conditions and the failed seal or hose is replaced; bearing damage is checked when a tub seal has leaked.
Advanced DIY
Tub-to-pump / drain hose
$20–$50
Leaking drain pump
$50–$110
Tub seal
$25–$70
$150–$425
Easy DIY: basic tools, under an hour. Moderate: some disassembly. Advanced: experience with the machine's internals. Technician: sealed-system, electrical or tub-split work.
Parts prices don’t move much across the country; labor does. If a technician supplies the part, expect 40–50% on top of the part price.
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