When a dishwasher quits in Clarksville, the first question is whether it is a clog you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. The Clarksville list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Clarksville, AR
Within 60 miles of Clarksville there are 24 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Fort Smith (7), Van Buren (4), and Fayetteville (4). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Nearest on the list: Affordable Appliance Repair Tech in Russellville, around 23.3 miles out. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Clarksville is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 23.3, 24.6, 42.0 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 24 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
The leading options for Clarksville are Sears Appliance Repair (24.6 miles away, based in Russellville, 4.3 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (50.8 miles away, based in Fort Smith, 4.6 stars from 156 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Tech Appliance Service (53.5 miles away, based in Fort Smith, 4.7 stars from 310 reviews); Fix-it Guys, LLC Appliance Repair (51.8 miles away, based in Fort Smith, 4.8 stars from 58 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- An error code on the display
Why Dishwashers Break Down
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Clarksville
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
Shut off the dishwasher's water supply during repairs or whenever it is leaking; the valve is usually under the kitchen sink on the branch line that runs to the dishwasher, and it closes by turning clockwise. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Most dishwasher repairs involve one part and an hour or so of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
What Clarksville Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Clarksville come down to the same handful of parts: the filter and drain path, the drain pump, the inlet valve, the door latch and the heating parts.
Arkansas has no separate appliance repair license, and household appliances are listed as exempt equipment under the state HVACR licensing law, though exempt work must still meet HVACR rules and any local permit and inspection requirements. Source: Arkansas HVAC/R Statutes 2025, A.C.A. ยง 17-33-102 (Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing)
In Arkansas, you can check a license with the Arkansas Department of Health Protective Health Codes licensee search (plumbing and gas fitter licenses) or report a problem to the Arkansas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Clarksville
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Clarksville, AR
What does a dishwasher repair usually cost?
Why won't my dishwasher drain?
What should I check before calling?
How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Clarksville
Dishwasher Repair Near Clarksville
Write down the model and serial number from the label on the edge of the dishwasher door or tub opening, and note any error code or blinking lights. It saves a Clarksville technician a trip for parts.