A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. 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.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Prairie Grove, AR
We found 19 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Prairie Grove. 1 list an address in Prairie Grove, and other nearby bases include Springdale (8), Fayetteville (6), and Farmington (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 16 businesses. Nearest on the list: Wetzel Appliance Services, around 1.9 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Prairie Grove. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 19 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 3.1, 5.7 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
The leading options for Prairie Grove are Appliance Warehouse (3.1 miles away, based in Farmington, 4.8 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Fayetteville, AR (7.6 miles away, based in Fayetteville, 4.8 stars from 492 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Springdale and Rogers (28.6 miles away, based in Bentonville, 4.9 stars from 782 reviews); ALL-IN appliance repair (10.2 miles away, based in Winslow, 4.9 stars from 112 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- An error code on the display
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Prairie Grove
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
When a dishwasher drains into a garbage disposer, the disposer's drain plug must be knocked out first; if it is left in, the dishwasher will not drain. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- 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?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 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?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
Dishwasher Notes for Prairie Grove, AR
Most dishwasher calls in Prairie Grove 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 Prairie Grove
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Prairie Grove, AR
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Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Prairie Grove
Dishwasher Repair Near Prairie Grove
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 Prairie Grove technician a trip for parts.