Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Brandon and the Hillsborough County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Brandon, FL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Brandon. 12 list an address in Brandon, and the rest are spread across Tampa (13), Riverview (7), and Valrico (2). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. The closest is Heat Brandon Appliance Repair Solutions, about 0.4 miles away. 1 of them mentions dishwasher work in their listing or website. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Brandon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 0.6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
Closest matches for Brandon: Sears Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in Temple Terrace, 4.6 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor Pro (5.8 miles away, based in Riverview, 4.8 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Tampa Bay (10.1 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 1,502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Squad (2.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,272 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
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
Built-in dishwashers are typically specified for their own properly grounded 120-volt branch circuit protected by a 15- or 20-amp breaker or time-delay fuse, with no extension cords or adapter plugs. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Brandon, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. 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 Brandon Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Brandon 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.
Before You Book in Brandon
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Brandon, FL
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
Are you affiliated with any dishwasher brand?
Which areas near Brandon do these technicians cover?
What should I do if my dishwasher is leaking?
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Dishwasher Repair Near Brandon
Before you call a Brandon 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.