Most dishwasher breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the filter and drain path, the drain pump, the water inlet valve, the door latch and the controls. The Selma list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Selma
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Selma. The rest are spread across Raleigh (14), Goldsboro (5), and Wendell (3). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions dishwasher work by name. Fixers Experts Appliance Smithfield is the nearest, roughly 3.9 miles from Selma. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 50 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.9, 8.7, 9.0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
At the top of the Selma list: Sears Appliance Repair (24.2 miles away, based in Dunn, 4.6 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Swift Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Raleigh, 5.0 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cobb Sales & Service (18.0 miles away, based in Benson, 4.8 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fixers Experts Appliance Smithfield (3.9 miles away, based in Smithfield, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- An error code on the display
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
Why Dishwashers Break Down
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Selma
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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:
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 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?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. 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 Selma
Most dishwasher calls in Selma 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 Selma
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Selma, NC
Why does my dishwasher smell?
What should I do if my dishwasher is leaking?
Is my dishwasher worth fixing?
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
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Before you call a Selma 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.