Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Nicholasville and the Jessamine County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Nicholasville
Within 30 miles of Nicholasville there are 29 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Nicholasville itself, and the rest are spread across Lexington (9), Danville (5), and Frankfort (4). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Family First Appliance Repair And Installation is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Nicholasville. Of those, 1 mentions dishwasher work by name. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 6.4, 7.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 29 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
Closest matches for Nicholasville: Sears Appliance Repair (13.4 miles away, based in Versailles, 4.6 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Lexington KY (9.0 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews); Appliance Service of Lexington Inc. (7.9 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.7 stars from 72 reviews); EJ's Appliance Repair (22.3 miles away, based in Winchester, 4.8 stars from 617 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not filling with water.
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
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dishwasher in Nicholasville, 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?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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?
- 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. 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 Nicholasville Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Nicholasville 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 Nicholasville
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Nicholasville, 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 Nicholasville technician a trip for parts.