A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. Below are the companies within reach of Summerville, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Summerville, SC
37 repair companies serve Summerville from within 30 miles. 6 of them are based in Summerville itself, and the rest are spread across Charleston (11), North Charleston (5), and Ladson (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Nearest on the list: OnSite Appliance, around 0.6 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Summerville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 22 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 3.0, 3.4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 37 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
First up for Summerville: Dynamic Appliances (4.8 miles away, based in Ladson, 4.8 stars from 577 reviews); Alliance Appliance, LLC; Used Appliances and Repair (5.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 911 Service Today (15.4 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.9 stars from 1,001 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AVIV Appliance Pros (13.3 miles away, based in North Charleston, 4.9 stars from 1,663 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Summerville Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
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.
Around Summerville
Most dishwasher calls in Summerville 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.
Before You Book in Summerville
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Summerville, SC
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Should I repair or replace my dishwasher?
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Before you call a Summerville 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.