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 Kathleen and the Polk County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Kathleen, FL
40 repair companies serve Kathleen from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Lakeland (16), Wesley Chapel (7), and Zephyrhills (6). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. Mike's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.8 miles from Kathleen. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 31 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kathleen. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.8, 4.0, 5.5 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Kathleen: Sears Appliance Repair (22.6 miles away, based in Temple Terrace, 4.6 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Lakeland (8.2 miles away, based in Lakeland, 4.6 stars from 423 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bay To Bay Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, based in Plant City, 4.7 stars from 686 reviews); Hartman's Appliance Repair Lakeland (11.9 miles away, based in Lakeland, 4.7 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code on the display
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not draining.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
When a dishwasher drains into a garbage disposer, the disposer's drain plug must be knocked out first; if it is left in, the dishwasher will not drain. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Kathleen, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
Around Kathleen
Most dishwasher calls in Kathleen 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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Kathleen
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Kathleen, FL
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Should I repair or replace my dishwasher?
Why won't my dishwasher drain?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Kathleen
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Before you call a Kathleen 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.