When a dishwasher quits in Forrest City, 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 Forrest City list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Forrest City
Within 60 miles of Forrest City there are 34 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Forrest City, and other nearby bases include Memphis (10), Bartlett (4), and Searcy (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. The closest is Kevin Brown's Appliance Service, about 0.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 32 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Forrest City 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.
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 14.6, 32.0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 34 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
First up for Forrest City: Kevin Brown's Appliance Service (0.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 20 reviews); Home Appliances Memphis (52.2 miles away, based in Memphis, 4.9 stars from 343 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Fix - Tech Repair in Walmart Millington (55.9 miles away, based in Millington, 4.9 stars from 325 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance 911 (51.0 miles away, based in Jonesboro, 4.8 stars from 214 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Forrest City Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
Hand soap, dish soap or laundry detergent can make a dishwasher over-suds and spill water onto the floor; use only automatic dishwasher detergent. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
A dishwasher must be grounded; if the home wiring lacks a ground or the plug does not fit the outlet, a licensed electrician should correct it rather than modifying the plug. Source: Whirlpool - Dishwasher User 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:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Forrest City, AR
Most dishwasher calls in Forrest City 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.
Before You Book in Forrest City
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Forrest City, AR
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
Can a dishwasher leak damage my floor?
Is there anything I can try first?
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Before you call a Forrest City 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.