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 Elizabeth City list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Elizabeth City
Within 60 miles of Elizabeth City there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Elizabeth City, and the rest are spread across Virginia Beach (16), Chesapeake (8), and Norfolk (5). The farthest listed company is about 41 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.4 miles out. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Elizabeth City is inside its regular service area.
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| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 59 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 6.0, 29.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
Closest matches for Elizabeth City: Sears Appliance Repair (47.2 miles away, based in Franklin, 4.5 stars from 184 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (31.9 miles away, based in Chesapeake, 4.8 stars from 2,107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (38.2 miles away, based in Norfolk, 4.9 stars from 3,721 reviews, lists Saturday hours); G H Appliance Repair of OBX (36.3 miles away, based in Kill Devil Hills, 4.9 stars from 748 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
Why Dishwashers Break Down
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Elizabeth City
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not filling with water.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
Shut off the dishwasher's water supply during repairs or whenever it is leaking; the valve is usually under the kitchen sink on the branch line that runs to the dishwasher, and it closes by turning clockwise. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
A dishwasher must be grounded; if the home wiring lacks a ground or the plug does not fit the outlet, a licensed electrician should correct it rather than modifying the plug. Source: Whirlpool - Dishwasher User Instructions
To keep dirty water from siphoning back into the dishwasher, the drain hose is run in a high loop (at least 32 inches high in GE's instructions) or through an air gap; an air gap is called for when local code requires it or when the drain connection sits less than 18 inches above the floor. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Elizabeth City
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $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?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 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 Elizabeth City
Most dishwasher calls in Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Elizabeth City, NC
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Before you call a Elizabeth City 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.