A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Elkin list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Elkin
40 repair companies serve Elkin from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Elkin itself, and the rest are spread across Winston-Salem (9), Kernersville (5), and Salisbury (5). Distances run up to about 46 miles. B And B Appliance is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Elkin. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Elkin is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 7.9, 22.4 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
First up for Elkin: Rapid Davidson Appliance Repair (52.6 miles away, based in Davidson, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (30.3 miles away, based in Clemmons, 4.6 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Convenient Appliance Service (31.6 miles away, based in Winston-Salem, 4.9 stars from 2,279 reviews); B And B Appliance (1.9 miles away, 3.4 stars from 10 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
Keep the drain hose free of kinks, twists and pinches, and follow local plumbing codes for the drain connection. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Elkin
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:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door spring repair: $50–$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?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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.
Local Notes for Elkin
Most dishwasher calls in Elkin 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 Elkin Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Elkin, NC
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Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Elkin
Dishwasher Repair Near Elkin
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 Elkin technician a trip for parts.