Most dishwasher breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the filter and drain path, the drain pump, the water inlet valve, the door latch and the controls. Below are the companies within reach of Lauderdale Lakes, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Lauderdale Lakes, FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lauderdale Lakes. 1 list an address in Lauderdale Lakes, and the rest are spread across Fort Lauderdale (13), Plantation (7), and Tamarac (5). Hometown Appliance Repair Company is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Lauderdale Lakes. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.1, 1.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
Closest matches for Lauderdale Lakes: Fixme Home Services (3.5 miles away, based in Sunrise, 4.9 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliances N' Things (1.5 miles away, based in Tamarac, 4.7 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JustOn Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Fort Lauderdale, 5.0 stars from 28 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair Lauderhill (1.4 miles away, based in Lauderhill, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- An error code on the display
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Lauderdale Lakes
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
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?
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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.
Local Notes for Lauderdale Lakes
Most dishwasher calls in Lauderdale Lakes 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 Lauderdale Lakes
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Lauderdale Lakes, FL
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Before you call a Lauderdale Lakes 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.