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 North Decatur list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near North Decatur
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of North Decatur. Other nearby bases include Atlanta (26), Decatur (5), and Stone Mountain (5). Distances run up to about 7 miles. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Batteries Plus Phone Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from North Decatur.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Decatur. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.2, 2.3 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
First up for North Decatur: Comfort Appliance Repair of Atlanta (5.0 miles away, based in Chamblee, 4.9 stars from 1,720 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Steven Taylor Appliance Service (5.2 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.9 stars from 102 reviews); A Plus Appliance Solutions (6.4 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.8 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Fixer Appliance Repair of Atlanta (3.5 miles away, based in Atlanta, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- An error code on the display
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher smells bad.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Shut off the dishwasher's water supply during repairs or whenever it is leaking; the valve is usually under the kitchen sink on the branch line that runs to the dishwasher, and it closes by turning clockwise. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
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?
Before replacing a dishwasher in North Decatur, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 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.
Dishwasher Notes for North Decatur, GA
Most dishwasher calls in North Decatur 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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near North Decatur
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: North Decatur, GA
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in North Decatur faster and cheaper.