When a dishwasher quits in Fayetteville, 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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention dishwashers at the top.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Fayetteville
We found 23 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fayetteville. 6 of them are based in Fayetteville itself, and other nearby bases include Springdale (8), Rogers (2), and Bella Vista (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 19 businesses. Same-Day Appliance Fix in Fayetteville is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Fayetteville.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 2.1, 2.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 23 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
First up for Fayetteville: Mr. Appliance of Fayetteville, AR (4.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 492 reviews); Appliance Warehouse (6.9 miles away, based in Farmington, 4.8 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Springdale and Rogers (21.7 miles away, based in Bentonville, 4.9 stars from 782 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (18.3 miles away, based in Rogers, 4.5 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Fayetteville
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
Water, Power and Safety First
A leak from the water supply line tends to show up as dampness under the front of the unit; leaks at the door often trace back to a dirty, loose or damaged gasket, a bent or loose latch, or a unit that is not level. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
Built-in dishwashers are typically specified for their own properly grounded 120-volt branch circuit protected by a 15- or 20-amp breaker or time-delay fuse, with no extension cords or adapter plugs. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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 Fayetteville Owners Should Know
City of Fayetteville Water and Sewer (buys treated Beaver Lake water from Beaver Water District), which supplies Fayetteville, reports hardness of about 74 mg/L (ppm), moderately hard, as reported by wholesale supplier Beaver Water District (annual average). Hard water leaves spots and film on glasses and builds up on dishwasher spray arms and inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: Water Quality Report - Beaver Water District
Fayetteville has National Register historic districts that include established residential areas such as Washington Willow, Wilson Park and Mount Nord; the city-designated Oak Grove district is a residential subset of Wilson Park. Source: Historic Districts - City of Fayetteville
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.
Before You Book in Fayetteville
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Fayetteville, AR
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Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Fayetteville
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Before you call a Fayetteville technician, clean the filter at the bottom of the tub, run the kitchen faucet until the water is hot and check that the drain hose under the sink is not kinked. If the problem stays, have the model number ready.