Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Hartsville and the Darlington County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Hartsville, SC
40 repair companies serve Hartsville from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Hartsville, and the rest are spread across Monroe (14), Sumter (5), and Florence (4). The farthest listed company is about 55 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions dishwasher work by name. The closest is G E Appliance Services, about 9.3 miles away. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Hartsville is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hartsville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 28 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.3, 19.9, 20.2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
At the top of the Hartsville list: Sears Appliance Repair (35.0 miles away, based in Lugoff, 4.3 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Florence, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); G E Appliance Services (9.3 miles away, 3.3 stars from 3 reviews); A1 Appliance Repair (26.0 miles away, based in Cheraw, 5.0 stars from 11 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not filling with water.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
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
Keep the drain hose free of kinks, twists and pinches, and follow local plumbing codes for the drain connection. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Hartsville
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:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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 Hartsville, SC
Most dishwasher calls in Hartsville 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.
Questions to Ask a Hartsville Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Hartsville, SC
Can a dishwasher leak damage my floor?
Is my dishwasher worth fixing?
Why is there standing water in my dishwasher?
Is there anything I can try first?
Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Hartsville
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Before you call a Hartsville 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.