When a dishwasher quits in Smithville, the first question is whether it is a clog you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Smithville and the Clay County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Smithville, MO
We found 34 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Smithville. The rest are spread across Kansas City (14), Independence (6), and St Joseph (5). Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Harbor Appliance Repair Advisors is the nearest, roughly 12.5 miles from Smithville.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Smithville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 34 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 12.5, 13.9, 14.3 |
At the top of the Smithville list: Able Appliance Repair (14.5 miles away, based in Kansas City, 4.9 stars from 4,981 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eve Services (15.3 miles away, based in Riverside, 4.9 stars from 2,100 reviews); A.B. May Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical (25.1 miles away, based in Kansas City, 4.8 stars from 19,657 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Fix It & Appliance Sales (28.1 miles away, based in Overland Park, 4.7 stars from 393 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- An error code on the display
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
A leak from the water supply line tends to show up as dampness under the front of the unit; leaks at the door often trace back to a dirty, loose or damaged gasket, a bent or loose latch, or a unit that is not level. 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
Before replacing a dishwasher in Smithville, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Smithville
Most dishwasher calls in Smithville 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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Smithville
- 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?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Smithville faster and cheaper.