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.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Post Falls, ID
We found 38 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Post Falls. 2 list an address in Post Falls, and the rest are spread across Spokane (18), Spokane Valley (8), and Coeur d'Alene (3). Nearest on the list: Local Appliance Repair Service Post Falls, around 0.4 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 38 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 2.8, 5.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
The leading options for Post Falls are Allway Service Appliance repair & Refrigeration repair (11.6 miles away, based in Spokane Valley, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pillar, Heating Air Appliance (7.1 miles away, based in Dalton Gardens, 5.0 stars from 533 reviews); Lee's Appliance Service and Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Dalton Gardens, 4.8 stars from 133 reviews); HotWire HVAC, Refrigerator & Appliance Repair Spokane (22.9 miles away, based in Spokane, 4.9 stars from 774 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
A dishwasher must be grounded; if the home wiring lacks a ground or the plug does not fit the outlet, a licensed electrician should correct it rather than modifying the plug. Source: Whirlpool - Dishwasher User Instructions
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
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:
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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 Post Falls, ID
Most dishwasher calls in Post Falls 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.
Idaho's Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses does not list appliance repair as a licensed profession; gas piping and gas appliance work falls under the state's HVAC licensing, which includes specialty licenses for those trades. Source: Is My Profession Licensed? - Idaho DOPL
In Idaho, you can check a license with the Idaho DOPL Search for a License or Registration or report a problem to the Idaho Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Post Falls
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
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Before you call a Post Falls 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.