A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Pocahontas list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Pocahontas, AR
14 repair companies serve Pocahontas from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Batesville (4), Paragould (2), and Jonesboro (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Emergency Appliance Repair in Paragould is the nearest, roughly 30.3 miles from Pocahontas. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Pocahontas is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pocahontas. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 14 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 30.3, 31.2, 34.6 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
The leading options for Pocahontas are Appliance 911 (39.0 miles away, based in Jonesboro, 4.8 stars from 214 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Poplar Bluff, Cape Girardeau and Farmington (47.0 miles away, based in Poplar Bluff, 4.9 stars from 551 reviews); Burke's Heat, Air & Appliance Repair (31.2 miles away, based in Paragould, 4.8 stars from 313 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (50.1 miles away, based in Batesville, 4.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code on the display
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not filling with water.
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
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
Keep the drain hose free of kinks, twists and pinches, and follow local plumbing codes for the drain connection. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Pocahontas
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:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$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?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 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?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. 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.
Local Notes for Pocahontas
Most dishwasher calls in Pocahontas 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.
Questions to Ask a Pocahontas Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Pocahontas, AR
What should I do if my dishwasher is leaking?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
Do you cover Pocahontas and nearby towns?
Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Pocahontas
Dishwasher Repair Near Pocahontas
A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Pocahontas faster and cheaper.