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 The Dalles and the Wasco County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving The Dalles, OR
We found 11 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of The Dalles. 2 list an address in The Dalles, and other nearby bases include Camas (3), Troutdale (2), and Hood River (1). Of those, 1 mentions dishwasher work by name. Nearest on the list: Affordable Appliance Services LLC, around 0.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 9 businesses. The Dalles is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from The Dalles. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 11 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.7, 17.6 |
The leading options for The Dalles are Sears Appliance Repair (17.6 miles away, based in Hood River, 4.3 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliance Services LLC (0.4 miles away, 4.2 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Honest Repair LLC (55.2 miles away, based in Sandy, 4.7 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in The Dalles
What Gets Fixed on The Dalles Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not filling with water.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in The Dalles, 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 replacement: $150–$400 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?
- 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?
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.
Around The Dalles
Most dishwasher calls in The Dalles 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 The Dalles
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: The Dalles, OR
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Dishwasher Repair Near The Dalles
A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in The Dalles faster and cheaper.