Samuel Willhite

Hi, I’m Sam — owner and lead technician at Louisville Appliance Repair. I provide in-home appliance repair throughout Louisville, Canton, Alliance, and surrounding Stark County communities. Every article on this page is based on a real service call I’ve completed locally. I specialize in washers, dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers, and ovens, with a focus on honest diagnostics and repairs that make financial sense. Louisville Appliance Repair · Schedule Service · Louisville Service Area · Canton Appliance Repair · Alliance Appliance Repair Need appliance repair? Fast, in-home service in Louisville, Canton, Alliance, and nearby Stark County communities. If you’re ready: Schedule Service View Service Area

Frigidaire Refrigerator Repair – Salineville, OH (FRT18IL6JB3)

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A Frigidaire refrigerator in Salineville, OH was cooling fine but requiring monthly defrosting. Our inspection revealed a failed defrost timer that wasn’t cycling the refrigerator through its automatic defrost sequence. The Problem The customer reported that their refrigerator cools fine but they have to defrost it once a month. This excessive ice buildup indicated the … Read more

KitchenAid Refrigerator Repair – Minerva, OH (KSC525FVSS03)

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A KitchenAid refrigerator in Minerva, OH was having ice maker troubles. The customer called because their ice maker overflows into the freezer. Our diagnosis revealed the icemaker water valve had failed. The Problem The customer reported that their KitchenAid refrigerator ice maker overflows into the freezer. This created a mess in the freezer compartment and … Read more

Maytag Washer Repair – Minerva, OH (MVWC200XW2)

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We serviced two washers at a home on Lux Road Northwest in Minerva, OH. One bounces around, the other won’t drain. Our diagnosis revealed one needed calibration while the other required a lid switch replacement. The Problem The customer reported issues with two washers. One bounces around during operation, and the other won’t drain properly. … Read more

KitchenAid Refrigerator Repair – Alliance, OH (KRMF706ESS01)

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A KitchenAid refrigerator in Alliance had multiple electrical issues when we arrived for service. The interior lights stopped working and the water/ice dispenser stopped working, leaving the homeowner with limited functionality from their appliance. The Problem The customer reported that the interior lights stopped working and the water/ice dispenser stopped working. These electrical components had … Read more

Whirlpool Washer Repair – Minerva, OH (LSQ9544KQ0)

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A Whirlpool washer in Minerva wouldn’t drain, leaving clothes soaking wet after cycles. The customer called reporting their LSQ9544KQ0 model had completely stopped draining water. Our diagnosis revealed a failed lid switch that was preventing normal wash and spin operations. The Problem The customer reported their Whirlpool washer won’t drain. The machine was unable to … Read more

Samsung Dishwasher Repair – Canton, OH (DW80K5050US)

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A Samsung dishwasher in Canton, OH was displaying error code OC. We diagnosed the issue as a failed drain pump and completed the repair with a new pump assembly. The Problem The customer reported that their Samsung dishwasher DW80K5050US was showing error code OC. This error typically indicates a drainage problem that prevents the unit … Read more

Maytag Washer Repair – Alliance, OH (MVWC565FW2)

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A customer in Alliance called about their Maytag washer that had been stored on a back porch and froze. Even after moving it to a warmer basement, the washer was stored on back porch and froze moved to warmer basement but still not working. Unit will start/sounds like motor runs but water will not go … Read more

GE Range Repair – Louisville, OH (JGBS66REK5SS)

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A customer on North Marion Avenue in Louisville called about their GE range running gas constantly when the oven was on, even after reaching temperature. What we found was an igniter positioning issue from a previous DIY repair attempt. The Problem The customer reported that since a repair the day before, the gas was constantly … Read more

GE Dryer Repair – Malvern, OH (HTX26EASW0WW)

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A customer in Malvern contacted us about their GE dryer that heats slightly but does not dry clothes fully. An electrician had already confirmed the electrical supply was working properly. Our diagnosis revealed the unit was actually functioning normally at the time of service. The Problem The customer reported their dryer heats slightly but does … Read more

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