When a dishwasher quits in Shively, 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Shively and the Jefferson County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Shively, KY
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Shively. Other nearby bases include Louisville (20), Clarksville (5), and Jeffersonville (3). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. 1 of them mentions dishwasher work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Cook Appliance Service LLC, around 0.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 38 businesses.
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 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 28 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 40 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 4.8, 5.0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
The leading options for Shively are Superior Appliance Services (24.0 miles away, based in Charlestown, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bodewell Appliances (13.4 miles away, based in Lyndon, 4.8 stars from 9,212 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliance Services LLC (9.4 miles away, based in Clarksville, 4.9 stars from 247 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Honest and Fair Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in New Albany, 4.8 stars from 964 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the 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.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
Built-in dishwashers are typically specified for their own properly grounded 120-volt branch circuit protected by a 15- or 20-amp breaker or time-delay fuse, with no extension cords or adapter plugs. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Most dishwasher repairs involve one part and an hour or so of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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 Shively Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Shively 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 Shively
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Shively, KY
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Shively faster and cheaper.