ERROR CODE · SAMSUNG DISHWASHER · ORANGE COUNTY
Samsung Dishwasher Error Code 3C
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The wash pump motor has a fault.
What 3C means.
3C points to the wash pump motor, the part that drives water through the spray arms. The control posts 3C when it sees the motor stalled, overloaded, or drawing the wrong current. Debris caught in the pump, a jammed spray arm, or a failed motor are the common causes. The dishwasher may run a cycle that leaves dishes dirty because the arms are not spraying. On older models this fault reads as 3E.
Most common causes.
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Debris jamming the wash pump or spray arm
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Failed wash pump motor
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Wiring fault between the control and the motor
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Control board not driving the motor correctly
Try this first: safe DIY troubleshooting.
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Remove the lower rack and spin each spray arm by hand to check it turns freely.
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Take out the tub filter and clear any glass or debris from the sump.
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Confirm no tall item is blocking a spray arm.
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Switch the dishwasher off at the breaker for five minutes, then restore power.
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If 3C returns, the wash pump motor needs testing.
What does this repair cost?
Typical part cost
$80–$270
Full repair (parts + labor)
$220–$470
Time on site
60–120 min
Prices reflect 2026 OEM part costs for the Orange County market. The diagnostic is $65, waived when you authorize the repair. 90-day parts and labor warranty.
What happens when you call us
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Call or book online
We pick up Mon-Sun 7am-9pm. Same & next-day appointments available, 7 days a week. Calls before 11am usually get same-day; later calls go to the next morning.
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On-site diagnostic
Our technician arrives in the window we promised, runs a full diagnostic, and gives you a fixed-price repair quote before any work. Service call from $65 (varies by appliance type), waived with the repair.
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Repair on the first visit
Common parts (compressor relays, drum bearings, control boards, igniters, drain pumps) ride on every truck. Most appliances are working again in the same visit.
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90-day warranty in writing
Every repair comes with a written 90-day warranty covering both parts and labor. If something fails inside that window, we come back at no charge.
Recent customer reviews
5.0 stars across 337 reviews on Yelp . Showing the 3 most recent.
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Work was done well and technician was on time and communicative! I used texts and they were answered very quickly. I will use them again.
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Ivan is the only repairman I would ever trust with our appliances! We have used him 3 times (for our dryer, our dishwasher, and most recently our oven). We called him when our oven unexpectedly stopped working and he got us scheduled right away and had it fixed immediately! He is prompt, incredibly knowledgable, very friendly, reasonably priced, and honest! Look no further if you have any appliance repair needs! Thank you again Ivan!! - Kate
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Don't wait. Samsung 3C usually gets worse.
We diagnose, quote in writing, and most repairs finish on the first visit. Diagnostic is $65, waived with the repair.
- Same & next-day appointments available, 7 days a week
- Service call from $65 (varies by appliance), waived with the repair
- 90-day parts and labor warranty