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.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Phoenix
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Phoenix. 20 of them are based in Phoenix itself, and other nearby bases include Glendale (20). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 34 businesses. Nearest on the list: Appliance Fix Experts, around 1.0 miles out.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 2 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.6, 2.0 |
At the top of the Phoenix list: TOTO Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 224 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Click and done home services LLC (3.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 125 reviews); KD Appliance Repairs (2.8 miles away, 4.9 stars from 515 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of West Phoenix (1.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 232 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
Why Dishwashers Break Down
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Phoenix
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
To keep dirty water from siphoning back into the dishwasher, the drain hose is run in a high loop (at least 32 inches high in GE's instructions) or through an air gap; an air gap is called for when local code requires it or when the drain connection sits less than 18 inches above the floor. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dishwasher in Phoenix, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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 gasket / seal replacement: $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?
- 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Phoenix, AZ
City of Phoenix Water Services Department, which supplies Phoenix, reports hardness of 187-278 ppm (about 10.9-16.2 grains per gallon) total hardness in the distribution system, per the city's report; hard water that can cause scaling. 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: City of Phoenix: 2022 Water Quality Report
The City of Phoenix lists 36 residential historic districts on its historic property register, including Encanto-Palmcroft, Willo and Roosevelt. Source: City of Phoenix: Residential Historic Districts
Arizona has no appliance-repair-specific license; work is regulated through Registrar of Contractors classifications, and state law removes the small-job (under $1,000) handyman exemption for any work connecting or repairing appliances on natural gas or propane. Source: A.R.S. 32-1121 - Persons not required to be licensed
In Arizona, you can check a license with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors Contractor Search or report a problem to the Arizona Attorney General Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Phoenix Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Phoenix, AZ
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Before you call a Phoenix 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.