A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention dishwashers at the top.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Avondale, LA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Avondale. The rest are spread across Metairie (10), New Orleans (6), and Harahan (4). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. Jefferson Appliance Repair, Inc. is the nearest, roughly 2.3 miles from Avondale. The 35 rated companies in range average 3.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Avondale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 46 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.3, 2.5, 2.6 |
The leading options for Avondale are Broussard Appliance Service (7.9 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); A-Pro Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Metairie, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jefferson Appliance Repair, Inc. (2.3 miles away, based in Harahan, 4.7 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Solar Refrigeration & Appliance Service Inc (5.3 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.4 stars from 2,248 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
Why Dishwashers Break Down
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Avondale
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 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.
Local Notes for Avondale
Most dishwasher calls in Avondale 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.
Before You Book in Avondale
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Avondale, LA
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Find Your Dishwasher Brand in Avondale
Dishwasher Repair Near Avondale
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 Avondale technician a trip for parts.