When a dishwasher quits in St. Andrews, the first question is whether it is a clog you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving St. Andrews and the Richland County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near St. Andrews
We found 28 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of St. Andrews. The rest are spread across Columbia (16), Lexington (3), and West Columbia (2). 1 lists dishwasher work specifically. The closest is Quick Appliance repair llc, about 0.5 miles away. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 28 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.7, 3.0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
First up for St. Andrews: Sears Appliance Repair (27.6 miles away, based in Lugoff, 4.3 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Professional (6.0 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.8 stars from 1,369 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sloan Appliance Service Inc. (6.2 miles away, based in Cayce, 4.7 stars from 2,353 reviews); Expo Appliance Service (7.9 miles away, based in West Columbia, 4.9 stars from 309 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in St. Andrews
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in St. Andrews
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not draining.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
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 replacement: $200–$500 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. 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 St. Andrews, SC
Most dishwasher calls in St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: St. Andrews, SC
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in St. Andrews faster and cheaper.