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 Columbia, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Columbia
Our data shows 19 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Columbia. 8 list an address in Columbia, and the rest are spread across Jefferson City (4), Fulton (2), and Boonville (1). Of those, 1 mentions dishwasher work by name. Downtown Appliance Home Center is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Columbia. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 19 businesses.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.6, 1.3 |
The leading options for Columbia are Sears Appliance Repair (27.1 miles away, based in Mexico, 4.3 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kevin's Water Heating Repair. (0.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Andy's Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 514 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Downtown Appliance Home Center (0.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 399 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- An error code on the display
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
Why Dishwashers Break Down
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not draining.
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
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dishwasher in Columbia, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Columbia, MO
Most dishwasher calls in Columbia 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.
In Missouri, you can report a problem to the Missouri Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Columbia Technician
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Columbia, MO
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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 Columbia technician a trip for parts.