Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Sebastian list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Sebastian, FL
Within 30 miles of Sebastian there are 36 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Sebastian, and the rest are spread across Vero Beach (10), Palm Bay (10), and Fort Pierce (7). Distances run up to about 29 miles. The closest is R and S Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sebastian. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 36 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 2.5, 4.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
The leading options for Sebastian are Brandts Appliance Parts & Services (4.9 miles away, based in Vero Beach, 4.9 stars from 2,116 reviews); Zeus Appliance Repair (12.9 miles away, based in Palm Bay, 5.0 stars from 348 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Capritta Appliance & Air Conditioning (22.9 miles away, based in West Melbourne, 4.9 stars from 1,976 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Vero Beach (10.6 miles away, based in Vero Beach, 4.8 stars from 364 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher smells bad.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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 Sebastian, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
Dishwasher Notes for Sebastian, FL
Most dishwasher calls in Sebastian 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 Sebastian
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Sebastian, FL
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
Do you cover Sebastian and nearby towns?
Why won't my dishwasher drain?
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Write down the model and serial number from the label on the edge of the dishwasher door or tub opening, and note any error code or blinking lights. It saves a Sebastian technician a trip for parts.