Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. Below are the companies within reach of Abbeville, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Abbeville
21 repair companies serve Abbeville from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Abbeville, and other nearby bases include Lafayette (8), Maurice (3), and New Iberia (2). The 18 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Southern Home Appliance is the nearest, roughly 2.1 miles from Abbeville.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 6.3, 8.3 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 21 |
First up for Abbeville: Acadiana Appliance (8.9 miles away, based in Maurice, 5.0 stars from 249 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Lafayette (12.5 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.9 stars from 895 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mitch Romero's Appliance & A/C Repair Service, Inc. (8.3 miles away, based in Maurice, 4.6 stars from 227 reviews); Havens Heating and Cooling (12.4 miles away, based in Youngsville, 4.8 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Abbeville
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Hand soap, dish soap or laundry detergent can make a dishwasher over-suds and spill water onto the floor; use only automatic dishwasher detergent. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
To keep dirty water from siphoning back into the dishwasher, the drain hose is run in a high loop (at least 32 inches high in GE's instructions) or through an air gap; an air gap is called for when local code requires it or when the drain connection sits less than 18 inches above the floor. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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 Abbeville Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Abbeville 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.
Louisiana does not issue a separate appliance repair license; installing, repairing, altering or removing natural gas piping and gas appliances attached to real property for the public is gas fitting work licensed by the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. Source: La. R.S. 37:1361 (Louisiana State Legislature)
In Louisiana, you can check a license with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Verify License Search or report a problem to the Louisiana Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Consumer Protection Section.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Abbeville
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Abbeville, LA
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Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Abbeville
Dishwasher Repair Near Abbeville
A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Abbeville faster and cheaper.