Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Prescott list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Prescott, AZ
Our data shows 13 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Prescott. 8 list an address in Prescott, and the rest are spread across Prescott Valley (3), Chino Valley (1), and Cottonwood (1). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. Vista Appliance Repair Services is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Prescott. The 11 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Prescott. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 2.7, 2.8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
Closest matches for Prescott: Apache Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 41 reviews); Appliance Works (3.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 278 reviews); Affordable Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.2 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alliance appliance (3.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 106 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Prescott Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not filling with water.
Water, Power and Safety First
If the dishwasher has no working shut-off valve of its own, close the main water supply to the house instead. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
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.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Prescott
Before replacing a dishwasher in Prescott, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit 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 Prescott, AZ
Most dishwasher calls in Prescott 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.
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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Prescott
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Prescott, AZ
Why does my dishwasher smell?
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Is my dishwasher worth fixing?
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Before you call a Prescott 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.