A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention dishwashers at the top.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Forest Acres, SC
Our data shows 28 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Forest Acres. Other nearby bases include Columbia (16), Lexington (3), and West Columbia (2). 1 of them mentions dishwasher work in their listing or website. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.4 miles from Forest Acres. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 24 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Forest Acres. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 28 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 2.6, 2.9 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
At the top of the Forest Acres list: Sears Appliance Repair (21.8 miles away, based in Lugoff, 4.3 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Professional (11.5 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.8 stars from 1,369 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sloan Appliance Service Inc. (6.3 miles away, based in Cayce, 4.7 stars from 2,353 reviews); Expo Appliance Service (11.8 miles away, based in West Columbia, 4.9 stars from 309 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Forest Acres
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not draining.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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?
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Forest Acres, SC
Most dishwasher calls in Forest Acres 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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Forest Acres
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Forest Acres, SC
Is there anything I can try first?
Are you affiliated with any dishwasher brand?
Should I repair or replace my dishwasher?
Which areas near Forest Acres do these technicians cover?
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Write down the model and serial number from the label on the edge of the dishwasher door or tub opening, and note any error code or blinking lights. It saves a Forest Acres technician a trip for parts.