Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. 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.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Medina, OH
Within 30 miles of Medina there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Medina itself, and other nearby bases include Cleveland (6), Akron (4), and Brunswick (3). The 37 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Nearest on the list: Advantage Washer & Dryer Repair, LLC, around 0.0 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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.0, 6.1, 7.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 33 |
The leading options for Medina are Advantage Washer & Dryer Repair, LLC (0.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home Appliance (6.1 miles away, based in Brunswick, 4.9 stars from 2,238 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Akron (16.5 miles away, based in Akron, 4.8 stars from 642 reviews); Total Appliance Service Inc (17.4 miles away, based in Broadview Heights, 4.7 stars from 2,450 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- An error code on the display
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Medina
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher not draining.
Water, Power and Safety First
Hand soap, dish soap or laundry detergent can make a dishwasher over-suds and spill water onto the floor; use only automatic dishwasher detergent. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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 Medina Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Medina 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 Medina Technician
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Medina, OH
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Medina faster and cheaper.