Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Plaquemine and the Iberville County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Plaquemine
Our data shows 23 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Plaquemine. Other nearby bases include Baton Rouge (11), Denham Springs (4), and St Amant (3). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. Local Appliance Repair Solutions is the nearest, roughly 8.5 miles from Plaquemine. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Plaquemine. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 23 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 8.5, 11.7, 11.8 |
Closest matches for Plaquemine: THE APPLIANCE REPAIR TEAM LLC (14.9 miles away, based in Baton Rouge, 4.9 stars from 216 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.9 miles away, based in Baton Rouge, 4.5 stars from 318 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ourso Appliance Repair (23.6 miles away, based in Denham Springs, 4.7 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hittman Services (16.8 miles away, based in Prairieville, 4.6 stars from 273 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- An error code on the display
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher smells bad.
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
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
Keep the drain hose free of kinks, twists and pinches, and follow local plumbing codes for the drain connection. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dishwasher in Plaquemine, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
What Plaquemine Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Plaquemine 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.
Questions to Ask a Plaquemine Technician
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Plaquemine, LA
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Before you call a Plaquemine 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.