A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Washington list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Washington
40 repair companies serve Washington from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Washington, and other nearby bases include Pittsburgh (17), Coraopolis (3), and McKeesport (2). The 28 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Nearest on the list: Batteries Plus Phone Repair, around 1.8 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Washington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 2.1, 6.4 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
The leading options for Washington are Don's Appliances Factory Outlet (6.4 miles away, based in Canonsburg, 4.9 stars from 806 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Batteries Plus Phone Repair (1.8 miles away, 4.9 stars from 184 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances Robinson Experience Center (20.4 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 2,760 reviews, lists Saturday hours); YinzerFix Appliance Repair (18.9 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 5.0 stars from 1,245 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Washington Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not filling with water.
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
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?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Washington
Most dishwasher calls in Washington 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.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Before You Book in Washington
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Washington, PA
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
Can a dishwasher leak damage my floor?
Do you cover Washington and nearby towns?
How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
Find Your Dishwasher Brand in Washington
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Before you call a Washington 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.