Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The West Haven-Sylvan list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dishwasher Repair in West Haven-Sylvan, OR
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of West Haven-Sylvan. The rest are spread across Portland (25), Beaverton (10), and Tigard (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars. The closest is Hydra Appliance Repair, about 1.1 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from West Haven-Sylvan. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.6, 2.6 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
The leading options for West Haven-Sylvan are C D Commercial Dishwashers (14.7 miles away, based in Vancouver, 3.9 stars from 29 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Portland (6.2 miles away, based in Portland, 4.8 stars from 691 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hydra Appliance Repair (1.1 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).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in West Haven-Sylvan
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in West Haven-Sylvan
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher smells bad.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
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
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in West Haven-Sylvan
Before replacing a dishwasher in West Haven-Sylvan, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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.
Dishwasher Notes for West Haven-Sylvan, OR
Most dishwasher calls in West Haven-Sylvan 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 West Haven-Sylvan Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: West Haven-Sylvan, OR
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Dishwasher Repair by Brand in West Haven-Sylvan
Dishwasher Repair Near West Haven-Sylvan
Before you call a West Haven-Sylvan 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.