A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Ashland list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Ashland
12 repair companies serve Ashland from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Huntington (2), South Point (1), and Ceredo (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 1 of them mentions dishwasher work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Appliance Plus, around 2.9 miles out. Across 12 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.9, 6.5, 7.6 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
The leading options for Ashland are Sears Appliance Repair (17.5 miles away, based in Grayson, 4.2 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wonkeeland Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Ceredo, 4.8 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pancake's Appliance Repair. (7.6 miles away, based in Kitts Hill, 4.4 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Literal Appliance Repair (29.0 miles away, based in Portsmouth, 4.8 stars from 29 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher smells bad.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dishwasher in Ashland, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Around Ashland
Most dishwasher calls in Ashland 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.
Kentucky has no license category for appliance repair as such; the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction licenses trades such as HVAC (whose scope covers installing and repairing heating, burner and cooling systems), plumbing and electrical. Source: KRS 198B.650 Definitions (Kentucky Legislative Research Commission)
In Kentucky, you can check a license with the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction License Search and Verification or report a problem to the Kentucky Attorney General, Office of Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Ashland
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Ashland, KY
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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 Ashland technician a trip for parts.