A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention dishwashers at the top.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Carson City
We found 31 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Carson City. 5 list an address in Carson City, and other nearby bases include Reno (13), Sparks (5), and Gardnerville (4). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Sam's Furniture & Appliance is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Carson City. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Carson City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 1.5, 2.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 31 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
At the top of the Carson City list: Sears Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, 4.5 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Northern Nevada Appliance Outlet (1.5 miles away, 4.5 stars from 292 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Reno (25.3 miles away, based in Reno, 4.8 stars from 925 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sam's Furniture & Appliance (0.2 miles away, 1.8 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- An error code on the display
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Carson City Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
When a dishwasher drains into a garbage disposer, the disposer's drain plug must be knocked out first; if it is left in, the dishwasher will not drain. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 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?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Carson City, NV
Most dishwasher calls in Carson City 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.
Nevada has no license class for appliance repair as such; contracting work on gas piping, gas vents and water heaters falls under the State Contractors Board's C-1 plumbing and heating subclassifications. Source: Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 624 (NAC 624.190)
In Nevada, you can check a license with the Nevada State Contractors Board License Search or report a problem to the Nevada Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Carson City Technician
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- 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?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Carson City, NV
What should I do if my dishwasher is leaking?
Why are my dishes still wet?
Is my dishwasher worth fixing?
Find Your Dishwasher Brand in Carson City
Dishwasher Repair Near Carson City
Write down the model and serial number from the label on the edge of the dishwasher door or tub opening, and note any error code or blinking lights. It saves a Carson City technician a trip for parts.