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 Alachua list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Alachua, FL
We found 14 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Alachua. 1 list an address in Alachua, and the rest are spread across Gainesville (10), Lake City (2), and High Springs (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Across 12 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Nearest on the list: APTUS BIOSCIENCES LLC, around 0.6 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alachua. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 6.7, 8.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
Closest matches for Alachua: Avetis Appliance Repair Service (11.8 miles away, based in Gainesville, 4.8 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Burton's Appliance Service (10.5 miles away, based in Gainesville, 4.8 stars from 118 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Gainesville, 4.6 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Service All Affordable (10.9 miles away, based in Gainesville, 4.7 stars from 35 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- An error code on the display
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
Why Dishwashers Break Down
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher smells bad.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
Shut off the dishwasher's water supply during repairs or whenever it is leaking; the valve is usually under the kitchen sink on the branch line that runs to the dishwasher, and it closes by turning clockwise. 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
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:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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.
What Alachua Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Alachua 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.
Florida's construction licensing guidance says that paid work such as installing a dishwasher connected to drinking water or replacing a water heater requires a licensed contractor, and that a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency may also apply; it does not describe a separate state appliance repair license. Source: DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions (Construction Industry Licensing Board), posted by Columbia County
In Florida, you can check a license with the DBPR Verify a License (MyFloridaLicense.com) or report a problem to the Florida Attorney General, Office of Citizen Services / Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Alachua Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Alachua, FL
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
What does a dishwasher repair usually cost?
Is there anything I can try first?
Why won't my dishwasher drain?
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Before you call a Alachua 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.