A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Russellville list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Russellville
37 repair companies serve Russellville from within 60 miles. 2 of them are based in Russellville itself, and other nearby bases include Little Rock (10), North Little Rock (8), and Hot Springs (5). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Nearest on the list: Affordable Appliance Repair Tech in Russellville, around 0.3 miles out. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Russellville is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Russellville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 2.1, 33.4 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 28 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 37 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
At the top of the Russellville list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.3 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliance Repair Tech in Russellville (0.3 miles away); Central One Service (55.7 miles away, based in Little Rock, 4.7 stars from 1,997 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Harper's Service Inc (46.7 miles away, based in Conway, 4.3 stars from 105 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
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
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.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Russellville
Before replacing a dishwasher in Russellville, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Russellville
Most dishwasher calls in Russellville 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 Russellville
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Russellville, AR
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Russellville faster and cheaper.