When a dishwasher quits in Folkston, the first question is whether it is a clog you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. 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 Folkston, GA
40 repair companies serve Folkston from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Jacksonville (22), Brunswick (7), and Waycross (2). Distances run up to about 48 miles. Nearest on the list: S & D Refrigeration And Appliance Services, around 19.3 miles out. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Folkston is inside its regular service area.
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| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 19.3, 22.0, 26.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
First up for Folkston: LC Appliances (31.6 miles away, based in Fernandina Beach, 4.8 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hartman's Appliance Repair (39.8 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.8 stars from 598 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. FIX IT APPLIANCE REPAIR (35.6 miles away, based in Blackshear, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews); service pro appliance repair (22.0 miles away, based in Woodbine, 4.6 stars from 25 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- An error code on the display
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not draining.
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
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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?
- 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 Folkston
Most dishwasher calls in Folkston 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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Folkston
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Folkston, GA
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What should I do if my dishwasher is leaking?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Folkston
Dishwasher Repair Near Folkston
A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Folkston faster and cheaper.