A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Cheraw list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Cheraw, SC
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Cheraw. 3 of them are based in Cheraw itself, and the rest are spread across Monroe (16), Florence (4), and Indian Trail (3). The 34 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Nearest on the list: Everest Appliance Repair Handlers, around 1.2 miles out. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Cheraw is inside its regular service area.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.5, 1.8 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
Closest matches for Cheraw: Sears Appliance Repair (54.2 miles away, based in Lugoff, 4.3 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A1 Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 11 reviews); Moore Appliance Service (42.3 miles away, based in Southern Pines, 4.9 stars from 760 reviews); Garrell Appliance Service (1.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 10 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code on the display
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Cheraw
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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.
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:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 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?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Cheraw, SC
Most dishwasher calls in Cheraw 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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Cheraw
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Cheraw, SC
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
Why is there standing water in my dishwasher?
Is there anything I can try first?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Cheraw
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Before you call a Cheraw 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.