Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Laurel list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Laurel
Within 60 miles of Laurel there are 13 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Laurel, and the rest are spread across Hattiesburg (4), Meridian (4), and Columbia (2). Distances run up to about 55 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 12 businesses. Nearest on the list: Stringer Appliance Repair, around 9.2 miles out. Laurel 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.
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.2, 21.0, 27.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
The leading options for Laurel are Stringer Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 9 reviews); Brackman Service Company (27.0 miles away, based in Hattiesburg, 4.8 stars from 20 reviews); Knight's Appliance Repair (21.0 miles away, based in Petal, 4.9 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixFast Appliance Repair (32.0 miles away, based in Hattiesburg, 3.7 stars from 22 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Laurel
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Laurel
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
When a dishwasher drains into a garbage disposer, the disposer's drain plug must be knocked out first; if it is left in, the dishwasher will not drain. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Most dishwasher repairs involve one part and an hour or so of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
- 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Laurel
Most dishwasher calls in Laurel 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.
Mississippi's State Board of Contractors has no appliance repair classification; it licenses mechanical, HVAC and plumbing contractors, with residential mechanical and plumbing subcontractors required to hold a license. Source: MSBOC: Classifications
In Mississippi, you can check a license with the MSBOC Check A License or report a problem to the Mississippi Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Laurel
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- 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?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Laurel, MS
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Before you call a Laurel 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.