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 Seminole, FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Seminole. 2 list an address in Seminole, and other nearby bases include St. Petersburg (17), Largo (9), and Clearwater (5). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Nearest on the list: Capital Appliance Service and AC Co, around 1.3 miles out. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Seminole. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.4, 3.3 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
At the top of the Seminole list: Sears Appliance Repair (27.1 miles away, based in Temple Terrace, 4.6 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smart Appliance Services (6.1 miles away, based in St. Petersburg, 4.8 stars from 1,465 reviews); American Appliance Inc (5.9 miles away, based in St. Petersburg, 4.6 stars from 1,291 reviews, lists Saturday hours); High End Service (4.0 miles away, based in Largo, 4.9 stars from 1,101 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Seminole
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
Hand soap, dish soap or laundry detergent can make a dishwasher over-suds and spill water onto the floor; use only automatic dishwasher detergent. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Most dishwasher repairs involve one part and an hour or so of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
What Seminole Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Seminole 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 Seminole Technician
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Seminole, FL
Should I repair or replace my dishwasher?
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Before you call a Seminole 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.