A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Mount Sterling list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Mount Sterling, KY
Within 60 miles of Mount Sterling there are 36 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Lexington (9), Danville (5), and Frankfort (4). Distances run up to about 60 miles. 2 of them mention dishwasher work in their listing or website. The closest is AMA Services, about 13.1 miles away. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Mount Sterling is inside its regular service area.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 36 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 13.1, 13.5, 13.7 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 2 |
First up for Mount Sterling: Sears Appliance Repair (41.5 miles away, based in Versailles, 4.6 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EJ's Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Winchester, 4.8 stars from 617 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Lexington KY (31.6 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (58.4 miles away, based in Grayson, 4.2 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Mount Sterling
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Mount Sterling
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 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?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. 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.
What Mount Sterling Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Mount Sterling 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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Mount Sterling
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Mount Sterling, KY
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Can a dishwasher leak damage my floor?
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Why won't my dishwasher dry?
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Mount Sterling faster and cheaper.