A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Dallas and the Paulding County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Dallas
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Dallas. 3 list an address in Dallas, and other nearby bases include Douglasville (7), Marietta (6), and Kennesaw (4). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Nearest on the list: Pate's Appliance Services, around 0.9 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Dallas. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 2.5, 5.5 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Dallas: Deep South Appliance Service (2.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 265 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pate's Appliance Services (0.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 105 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.5 miles away, based in Mableton, 4.6 stars from 309 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Fixer Appliance Repair (15.7 miles away, based in Kennesaw, 4.7 stars from 385 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Dallas Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not draining.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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?
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:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit 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.
Around Dallas
Most dishwasher calls in Dallas 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.
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
In Georgia, you can check a license with the Georgia Secretary of State Licensing Division License Lookup or report a problem to the Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Dallas Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Dallas, GA
Why is there standing water in my dishwasher?
How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
Why are my dishes still wet?
Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Dallas
Dishwasher Repair in Nearby Cities
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 Dallas technician a trip for parts.