A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Bluffton list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Bluffton
We found 26 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Bluffton. 1 of them are based in Bluffton itself, and the rest are spread across Savannah (12), Beaufort (4), and Ridgeland (3). The farthest listed company is about 23 miles out. Nearest on the list: Nuway Appliance Repair, around 5.0 miles out. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.0, 5.5, 5.9 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 26 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
The leading options for Bluffton are Appliance Pros of the LowCountry (20.8 miles away, based in Ridgeland, 4.9 stars from 89 reviews); Aurora Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Ridgeland, 4.5 stars from 171 reviews); Livingood's Inc Warehouse and Corporate Offices (18.3 miles away, based in Pooler, 4.9 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nuway Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 92 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Bluffton
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not draining.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
Shut off the dishwasher's water supply during repairs or whenever it is leaking; the valve is usually under the kitchen sink on the branch line that runs to the dishwasher, and it closes by turning clockwise. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
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
To keep dirty water from siphoning back into the dishwasher, the drain hose is run in a high loop (at least 32 inches high in GE's instructions) or through an air gap; an air gap is called for when local code requires it or when the drain connection sits less than 18 inches above the floor. 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:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Bluffton
Most dishwasher calls in Bluffton 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.
South Carolina does not issue a license specific to appliance repair; mechanical work such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial-scale jobs and by the Residential Builders Commission for residential HVAC and plumbing. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
In South Carolina, you can check a license with the SC LLR License Lookup or report a problem to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
Before You Book in Bluffton
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Bluffton, SC
How much does dishwasher repair cost in Bluffton?
Should I repair or replace my dishwasher?
Why won't my dishwasher drain?
Is there anything I can try first?
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Before you call a Bluffton 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.