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.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Garden Home-Whitford
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Garden Home-Whitford. Other nearby bases include Portland (18), Beaverton (9), and Tigard (6). Distances run up to about 6 miles. The closest is Rapid Portland Appliance Repair, about 0.2 miles away. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Garden Home-Whitford. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 1.4, 1.6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
At the top of the Garden Home-Whitford list: C D Commercial Dishwashers (18.0 miles away, based in Vancouver, 3.9 stars from 29 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Portland (2.6 miles away, based in Portland, 4.8 stars from 691 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hydra Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Portland, 4.7 stars from 231 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&P Appliance Parts and Service (2.8 miles away, based in Beaverton, 4.7 stars from 257 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes 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
Built-in dishwashers are typically specified for their own properly grounded 120-volt branch circuit protected by a 15- or 20-amp breaker or time-delay fuse, with no extension cords or adapter plugs. 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:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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.
Around Garden Home-Whitford
Most dishwasher calls in Garden Home-Whitford 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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Garden Home-Whitford
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Garden Home-Whitford, OR
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Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Garden Home-Whitford
Dishwasher Repair Near Garden Home-Whitford
A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Garden Home-Whitford faster and cheaper.