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.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Fountain
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fountain. Other nearby bases include Colorado Springs (33), Pueblo (4), and Manitou Springs (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. 1 of them mentions dishwasher work in their listing or website. The closest is Larry's Appliance Repair, about 2.8 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 34 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.8, 9.8, 10.1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 30 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 44 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
The leading options for Fountain are Appliance Factory (16.6 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.4 stars from 1,439 reviews, lists Saturday hours); D3/A-OK Appliance Service, Inc. (11.2 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.7 stars from 4,697 reviews); Dakine Appliance Repair (18.8 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.9 stars from 1,286 reviews); Reliable Appliance (13.1 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.7 stars from 575 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- An error code on the display
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Fountain Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not draining.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
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:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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 Fountain
Most dishwasher calls in Fountain 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.
Colorado's Division of Professions and Occupations has no appliance repair license; its trade licenses cover plumbing and electrical work. Source: Occupational Professions (Colorado DORA Division of Professions and Occupations)
In Colorado, you can check a license with the Colorado DORA License Lookup or report a problem to the Colorado Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Fountain Technician
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Fountain, CO
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Find Your Dishwasher Brand in Fountain
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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 Fountain technician a trip for parts.