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 Washington and the Beaufort County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Washington, NC
Our data shows 29 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Washington. 4 list an address in Washington, and the rest are spread across Goldsboro (4), Jacksonville (4), and Greenville (3). Nearest on the list: Appliance Doctor, around 0.7 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions dishwasher work by name. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Washington is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Washington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 3.9, 5.1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 29 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
First up for Washington: JB Appliance Solutions (57.3 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.9 stars from 638 reviews); Appliance Doctor (0.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Andy's Appliance (12.5 miles away, based in Grimesland, 5.0 stars from 87 reviews); Cavalry Appliance Service (32.1 miles away, based in New Bern, 4.9 stars from 535 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Washington Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
Water, Power and Safety First
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?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Washington, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$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?
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 Washington
Most dishwasher calls in Washington 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 Washington
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Washington faster and cheaper.