Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention dishwashers at the top.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Palmetto, FL
Within 30 miles of Palmetto there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Palmetto, and the rest are spread across Bradenton (20) and Sarasota (18). Distances run up to about 13 miles. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars. Nearest on the list: Dan Demers Appliance Repair, around 1.4 miles out.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.9, 2.2 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Palmetto list: A Plus Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Bradenton, 4.9 stars from 479 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alpha Appliance Solutions, LLC (10.0 miles away, based in Sarasota, 5.0 stars from 304 reviews); Teodor Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Bradenton, 5.0 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Manatee County & N. Sarasota (8.7 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.8 stars from 778 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- An error code on the display
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Palmetto
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not filling with water.
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
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 Palmetto, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 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?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
What Palmetto Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Palmetto 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 Palmetto
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Palmetto, FL
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Before you call a Palmetto 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.