When a dishwasher quits in Owensboro, the first question is whether it is a clog you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. The Owensboro list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Owensboro, KY
Our data shows 18 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Owensboro. 5 of them are based in Owensboro itself, and other nearby bases include Evansville (7), Henderson (2), and Utica (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Owensboro. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 18 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.9, 0.9 |
First up for Owensboro: Mr. Appliance of Owensboro (0.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 384 reviews); MURPHY APPLIANCE CO (0.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Farmer's Appliance Parts & Services. (5.7 miles away, based in Utica, 4.8 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dunn's Appliance Services (0.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 28 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- An error code on the display
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher smells bad.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Owensboro, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 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?
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.
Around Owensboro
Most dishwasher calls in Owensboro 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 Owensboro
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Owensboro, KY
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Before you call a Owensboro 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.