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 Wilmington and the New Hanover County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Wilmington
Our data shows 14 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Wilmington. 11 list an address in Wilmington, and other nearby bases include Rocky Point (1), Navassa (1), and Southport (1). The farthest listed company is about 22 miles out. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. The closest is Cape Fear Appliance Services, about 2.2 miles away.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 14 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 3.0, 3.1 |
Closest matches for Wilmington: Mr. Appliance of Wilmington NC (5.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,215 reviews); Appliance Service Co (3.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 240 reviews); Island Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Navassa, 4.8 stars from 647 reviews); Jamerson Appliance Repair (21.9 miles away, based in Southport, 4.9 stars from 830 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Wilmington
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher not drying dishes.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Wilmington
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:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 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?
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.
Local Notes for Wilmington
Most dishwasher calls in Wilmington 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.
Questions to Ask a Wilmington Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Wilmington, NC
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Before you call a Wilmington 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.