A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Ville Platte list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Ville Platte
Our data shows 36 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Ville Platte. 1 of them are based in Ville Platte itself, and the rest are spread across Lafayette (8), Opelousas (4), and Alexandria (4). Distances run up to about 55 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 33 businesses. City Refrigeration & Ice Co is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Ville Platte. Ville Platte is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 36 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 14.2, 15.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
At the top of the Ville Platte list: City Refrigeration & Ice Co (0.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 8 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.6 miles away, based in Opelousas, 4.3 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wayne's Heating, Air Conditioning & Appliances LLC (20.0 miles away, based in Opelousas, 4.9 stars from 203 reviews); Acadiana Appliance (41.5 miles away, based in Maurice, 5.0 stars from 249 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Ville Platte
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher not drying dishes.
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
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:
- 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?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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?
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 Ville Platte Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Ville Platte 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 Ville Platte Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Ville Platte, LA
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Why won't my dishwasher drain?
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Ville Platte faster and cheaper.