A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Concord and the Cabarrus County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Concord, NC
40 repair companies serve Concord from within 30 miles. 10 of them are based in Concord itself, and other nearby bases include Charlotte (13), Huntersville (6), and Cornelius (4). Distances run up to about 16 miles. 1 of them mentions dishwasher work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Concord Appliance Repair, around 1.1 miles out. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 2.2, 2.4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
At the top of the Concord list: Rapid Davidson Appliance Repair (14.6 miles away, based in Davidson, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews); SmartFix Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in Charlotte, 4.9 stars from 1,197 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick Quality Fix Appliance Repair and Installs (8.5 miles away, based in Charlotte, 4.9 stars from 163 reviews); Advantage Appliance Repair Inc. (12.3 miles away, based in Charlotte, 4.5 stars from 981 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not filling with water.
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
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?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Concord, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- 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?
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.
Around Concord
Most dishwasher calls in Concord 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.
Questions to Ask a Concord Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Concord, NC
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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 Concord technician a trip for parts.