A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Sherwood and the Washington County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Sherwood, OR
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Sherwood. 3 of them are based in Sherwood itself, and other nearby bases include Beaverton (9), Tigard (6), and Portland (6). The 25 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars. Appliance Wizard is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Sherwood.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.5, 1.0 |
Closest matches for Sherwood: C D Commercial Dishwashers (26.2 miles away, based in Vancouver, 3.9 stars from 29 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Portland (6.6 miles away, based in Portland, 4.8 stars from 691 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sharper Service Solutions (1.0 miles away, 4.1 stars from 2,234 reviews); Hydra Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in Portland, 4.7 stars from 231 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- An error code on the display
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
When a dishwasher drains into a garbage disposer, the disposer's drain plug must be knocked out first; if it is left in, the dishwasher will not drain. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Sherwood
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 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?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. 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.
Local Notes for Sherwood
Most dishwasher calls in Sherwood 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.
Questions to Ask a Sherwood Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Sherwood, OR
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
Can a dishwasher leak damage my floor?
Why is there standing water in my dishwasher?
Find Your Dishwasher Brand in Sherwood
Dishwasher Repair Near Sherwood
Before you call a Sherwood 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.