A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. 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.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Tavares, FL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Tavares. 1 list an address in Tavares, and other nearby bases include Clermont (10), Orlando (4), and Wildwood (3). Distances run up to about 23 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 31 businesses. Nearest on the list: APPLIANCE REPAIR OF LAKE COUNTY INC, around 0.9 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tavares. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 6.4, 6.6 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 29 |
First up for Tavares: RAMSON APPLIANCES (15.8 miles away, based in Groveland, 4.9 stars from 355 reviews); MMB Star Appliance Repair (19.2 miles away, based in Clermont, 4.9 stars from 227 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RoadRunner Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Mt Dora, 4.8 stars from 302 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.8 miles away, based in Clermont, 4.7 stars from 399 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Tavares
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not filling with water.
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
Keep the drain hose free of kinks, twists and pinches, and follow local plumbing codes for the drain connection. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Tavares, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$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?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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 Tavares
Most dishwasher calls in Tavares 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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Tavares
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Tavares, FL
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Tavares faster and cheaper.