Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Taylorsville and the Alexander County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Taylorsville, NC
We found 18 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Taylorsville. Other nearby bases include Hickory (5), Mooresville (5), and Newton (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Bob Young's Appliances is the nearest, roughly 16.2 miles from Taylorsville.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Taylorsville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 16.2, 16.4, 17.2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 18 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
First up for Taylorsville: Bargain House Appliance (25.0 miles away, based in Valdese, 4.5 stars from 206 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.4 miles away, based in Hickory, 4.5 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick Reliable Appliance Repair of Mooresville, NC (27.3 miles away, based in Mooresville, 4.7 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bob Young's Appliances (16.2 miles away, based in Wilkesboro, 4.4 stars from 140 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Taylorsville
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not filling with water.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
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 Taylorsville
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:
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Local Notes for Taylorsville
Most dishwasher calls in Taylorsville 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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Taylorsville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Taylorsville, NC
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Taylorsville faster and cheaper.