A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Starkville list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Starkville
14 repair companies serve Starkville from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Columbus (5), Philadelphia (3), and Louisville (1). Fromm's Appliance & Refrigeration Services is the nearest, roughly 17.2 miles from Starkville. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Starkville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 17.2, 18.9, 21.7 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 14 |
At the top of the Starkville list: Appliances Plus (21.7 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.5 stars from 56 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (18.9 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.7 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.2 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.4 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dedicated Appliance Repair Louisville (27.4 miles away, based in Louisville, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- An error code on the display
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Starkville
What Gets Fixed on a Starkville Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Starkville
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 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?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 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.
Around Starkville
Most dishwasher calls in Starkville 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.
Before You Book in Starkville
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Starkville, MS
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Find Your Dishwasher Brand in Starkville
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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 Starkville technician a trip for parts.