Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. 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.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Lake City, SC
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Lake City. Other nearby bases include Myrtle Beach (16), Sumter (5), and Florence (4). The farthest listed company is about 54 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 39 businesses. Nearest on the list: Voyager Appliance Repair Works, around 11.3 miles out. Lake City is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 48 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 22 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 11.3, 22.2, 22.7 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
At the top of the Lake City list: Sears Appliance Repair (58.4 miles away, based in Lugoff, 4.3 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.7 miles away, based in Florence, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliances 4 Less (41.4 miles away, based in Conway, 4.9 stars from 302 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (39.6 miles away, based in Conway, 4.5 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Lake City
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher not filling with water.
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
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
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Lake City
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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.
Around Lake City
Most dishwasher calls in Lake City 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 Lake City
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Lake City, SC
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Lake City faster and cheaper.