A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Thornton list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Thornton
40 repair companies serve Thornton from within 30 miles. 16 list an address in Thornton, and other nearby bases include Westminster (13), Commerce City (5), and Broomfield (5). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Nearest on the list: Thornton Appliance Repair Tech, around 0.5 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions dishwasher work by name. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Thornton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.6, 0.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
The leading options for Thornton are Appliance Factory (7.7 miles away, based in Westminster, 4.6 stars from 1,109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter Inc - Cherry Creek (13.9 miles away, based in Denver, 4.9 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix Master Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 223 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality U Expect Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, 4.0 stars from 92 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Thornton
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
A leak from the water supply line tends to show up as dampness under the front of the unit; leaks at the door often trace back to a dirty, loose or damaged gasket, a bent or loose latch, or a unit that is not level. 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.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Thornton
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit 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.
What Thornton Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Thornton 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.
Before You Book in Thornton
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Thornton, CO
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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 Thornton technician a trip for parts.