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 Portage Lakes
40 repair companies serve Portage Lakes from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Akron (6), Canton (5), and Brunswick (3). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. The closest is Collins Appliance Repair, about 3.9 miles away.
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| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 48 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 31 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.9, 5.8, 5.8 |
At the top of the Portage Lakes list: Eastside Maytag (5.9 miles away, based in Akron, 4.6 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Akron (9.2 miles away, based in Akron, 4.8 stars from 642 reviews); Grove Appliance Furniture & Mattress, Alliance (23.7 miles away, based in Alliance, 4.9 stars from 1,823 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advantage Washer & Dryer Repair, LLC (19.7 miles away, based in Medina, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Portage Lakes
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not drying dishes.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
A dishwasher must be grounded; if the home wiring lacks a ground or the plug does not fit the outlet, a licensed electrician should correct it rather than modifying the plug. Source: Whirlpool - Dishwasher User Instructions
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
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:
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$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?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 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?
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.
What Portage Lakes Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Portage Lakes 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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Portage Lakes
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Portage Lakes, OH
Why won't my dishwasher drain?
What should I check before calling?
Why are my dishes still wet?
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Before you call a Portage Lakes 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.