Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Austintown list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Austintown, OH
Our data shows 20 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Austintown. Other nearby bases include Youngstown (6), New Castle (2), and Alliance (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Northwood Home Services, LLC, around 2.2 miles out. Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 20 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 3.6, 4.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
Closest matches for Austintown: Grove Appliance Furniture & Mattress, Alliance (22.9 miles away, based in Alliance, 4.9 stars from 1,823 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Youngstown (5.4 miles away, based in Youngstown, 4.6 stars from 235 reviews); Farraghers' Home Appliance Repair Inc (4.8 miles away, based in Boardman, 4.5 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jason's Appliance Repair & Parts (18.2 miles away, based in Sharpsville, 4.9 stars from 504 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Austintown Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining 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
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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.
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:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. 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 Austintown
Most dishwasher calls in Austintown 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.
Ohio has no state license for appliance repair; the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial contractors in plumbing, hydronics, refrigeration, HVAC and electrical, and residential contractor work is generally overseen locally. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
In Ohio, you can check a license with the Ohio Department of Commerce OCILB Company Licensee Lookup or report a problem to the Ohio Attorney General, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Austintown Technician
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Austintown, OH
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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 Austintown technician a trip for parts.