A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Manteo list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Manteo
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Manteo. 1 of them are based in Manteo itself, and the rest are spread across Kill Devil Hills (2), Elizabeth City (2), and Virginia Beach (1). Rated companies nearby average 3.6 stars across 6 businesses. Smith Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Manteo. Manteo is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 9.0, 9.0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 6 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
First up for Manteo: G H Appliance Repair of OBX (9.0 miles away, based in Kill Devil Hills, 4.9 stars from 748 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smith Appliance Services (1.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews); Coastland Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Kill Devil Hills, 3.2 stars from 11 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (42.3 miles away, based in Elizabeth City, 1.7 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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 Manteo
Before replacing a dishwasher in Manteo, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
What Manteo Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Manteo 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.
Before You Book in Manteo
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Manteo, NC
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Dishwasher Repair Near Manteo
Before you call a Manteo 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.