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.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Williamston
Within 30 miles of Williamston there are 19 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Lansing (5), Howell (2), and Brighton (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Nearest on the list: Shaw's Appliance Service - Servicing Dansville, Mason, Leslie, Holt, Lansing and East Lansing, around 10.0 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Williamston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 10.0, 11.5, 11.9 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 19 |
At the top of the Williamston list: Lane’s Appliance Sales and Service (11.9 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.8 stars from 1,676 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gilbert’s Hardware and Appliance (22.4 miles away, based in Owosso, 4.7 stars from 573 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater Livingston County (27.4 miles away, based in Brighton, 4.8 stars from 957 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Service, Inc (12.4 miles away, based in Holt, 4.9 stars from 39 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- An error code on the display
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Williamston Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not draining.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
If the dishwasher has no working shut-off valve of its own, close the main water supply to the house instead. 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?
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 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?
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 Williamston Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Williamston 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.
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
In Michigan, you can check a license with the LARA Find / Verify a BCC Licensed Professional or Business or report a problem to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Williamston Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Williamston, MI
Why won't my dishwasher drain?
Why are my dishes still wet?
Is my dishwasher worth fixing?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
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Before you call a Williamston 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.