Most dishwasher breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the filter and drain path, the drain pump, the water inlet valve, the door latch and the controls. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Cedar Mill and the Washington County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Cedar Mill, OR
Within 30 miles of Cedar Mill there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Portland (21), Beaverton (11), and Hillsboro (4). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Home Appliance Repair Portland is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Cedar Mill. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cedar Mill. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 2.1, 2.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
At the top of the Cedar Mill list: C D Commercial Dishwashers (14.3 miles away, based in Vancouver, 3.9 stars from 29 reviews); Hydra Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, based in Portland, 4.7 stars from 231 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&P Appliance Parts and Service (3.3 miles away, based in Beaverton, 4.7 stars from 257 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixPro Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Hillsboro, 5.0 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- An error code on the display
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not draining.
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
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 Cedar Mill, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- 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?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
Around Cedar Mill
Most dishwasher calls in Cedar Mill 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.
Oregon has no license issued specifically for appliance repair that we could confirm, but anyone installing or servicing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas appliances needs an LP gas fitter license from the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Source: Liquefied Petroleum Gas licensing (Oregon State Fire Marshal)
In Oregon, you can check a license with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board Contractor/License Search or report a problem to the Oregon Department of Justice, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Cedar Mill
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Cedar Mill, OR
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Before you call a Cedar Mill 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.