When a dishwasher quits in Columbus, the first question is whether it is a clog you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. The Columbus list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Columbus, OH
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Columbus. 32 list an address in Columbus, and other nearby bases include Upper Arlington (2), Bexley (1), and Whitehall (1). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Nearest on the list: Appliance Lab, around 0.6 miles out.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.0, 1.0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 58 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
The leading options for Columbus are YA Services Heating, Cooling, Appliance and Plumbing (5.8 miles away, 4.9 stars from 976 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dor-Mar Columbus Heating And Air (1.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 592 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Blue Dragon Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 506 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Economic Appliance Service (7.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,841 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Columbus, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- 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.
What Columbus Owners Should Know
City of Columbus Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water, which supplies Columbus, reports hardness of about 120 ppm (roughly 7 grains per gallon); moderately hard. Hard water leaves spots and film on glasses and builds up on dishwasher spray arms and inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: Water Hardness - City of Columbus, Ohio
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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Columbus
- 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: Columbus, OH
What should I do if my dishwasher is leaking?
Are you affiliated with any dishwasher brand?
How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
Should I repair or replace my dishwasher?
Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Columbus
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Before you call a Columbus 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.