A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Cary list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Cary
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Cary. 6 list an address in Cary, and other nearby bases include Raleigh (18), Durham (6), and Fuquay-Varina (4). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. The closest is You First Repairs LLC, about 0.8 miles away. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.1, 1.1 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Cary are Mr. Appliance of Cary (2.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,970 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JNJ Dryer Vent Cleaning (8.9 miles away, based in Holly Springs, 5.0 stars from 3,144 reviews); Swift Appliance Repair (14.7 miles away, based in Raleigh, 5.0 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ASV Appliance (13.6 miles away, based in Durham, 4.9 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Cary
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Cary
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
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
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Cary
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- 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?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Local Notes for Cary
Most dishwasher calls in Cary 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.
North Carolina has no license specific to appliance repair; work on gas appliances, fuel piping and heating equipment is regulated by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, with an exemption for minor repairs that don't change fuel type, venting or piping. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. ยง 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
In North Carolina, you can check a license with the NC Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Board public license search or report a problem to the North Carolina Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Cary
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Cary, NC
Can a dishwasher leak damage my floor?
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What does a dishwasher repair usually cost?
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Before you call a Cary 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.