A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Englewood and the Sarasota County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Englewood, FL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Englewood. 11 list an address in Englewood, and the rest are spread across Venice (11), North Port (9), and Port Charlotte (4). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. The closest is Englewood Appliance Repair, about 0.0 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 32 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Englewood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.0, 0.4, 0.4 |
First up for Englewood: Grande Aire Services Inc. (2.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 786 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Guy (0.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SET APPLIANCE (5.0 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews); Lunney's Appliances (0.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 20 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher smells bad.
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
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
To keep dirty water from siphoning back into the dishwasher, the drain hose is run in a high loop (at least 32 inches high in GE's instructions) or through an air gap; an air gap is called for when local code requires it or when the drain connection sits less than 18 inches above the floor. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Englewood, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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 repair: $200–$500 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Englewood
Most dishwasher calls in Englewood 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 Englewood Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Englewood, FL
Why is there standing water in my dishwasher?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
What does a dishwasher repair usually cost?
Can a dishwasher leak damage my floor?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Englewood
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Before you call a Englewood 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.