Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Richmond list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Richmond, KY
We found 22 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Richmond. 2 of them are based in Richmond itself, and other nearby bases include Lexington (9), Danville (5), and Winchester (3). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Home Services, around 0.7 miles out. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Richmond. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Companies within 30 miles | 22 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 4.3, 6.1 |
At the top of the Richmond list: Mr. Appliance of Lexington KY (23.5 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews); EJ's Appliance Repair (19.0 miles away, based in Winchester, 4.8 stars from 617 reviews); Danville Ace Hardware Appliance Repair (27.4 miles away, based in Danville, 4.9 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service of Lexington Inc. (22.7 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.7 stars from 72 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishes stay wet at the end of 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 smells bad or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
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
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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.
What Richmond Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Richmond 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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Richmond
- 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?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Richmond, KY
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Before you call a Richmond 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.