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 Fuquay-Varina and the Wake County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Fuquay-Varina, NC
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fuquay-Varina. 4 of them are based in Fuquay-Varina itself, and other nearby bases include Raleigh (15), Cary (6), and Holly Springs (3). 1 lists dishwasher work specifically. The closest is RC Commercial Equipment Repair Services Inc, about 1.6 miles away. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 2.0, 2.0 |
At the top of the Fuquay-Varina list: Sears Appliance Repair (21.5 miles away, based in Dunn, 4.6 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JNJ Dryer Vent Cleaning (6.0 miles away, based in Holly Springs, 5.0 stars from 3,144 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Cary (11.9 miles away, based in Cary, 4.9 stars from 1,970 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Swift Appliance Repair (16.0 miles away, based in Raleigh, 5.0 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Fuquay-Varina
What Gets Fixed on a Fuquay-Varina Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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 Fuquay-Varina
Most dishwasher calls in Fuquay-Varina 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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Fuquay-Varina
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
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Before you call a Fuquay-Varina 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.