Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Travelers Rest list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Travelers Rest, SC
39 repair companies serve Travelers Rest from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Greenville (11), Hendersonville (5), and Spartanburg (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. The closest is Atlas Appliance Repair, about 5.5 miles away.
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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 39 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.5, 6.6, 6.8 |
The leading options for Travelers Rest are Appliance GrandMasters (9.4 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.7 stars from 1,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home Service Nerds HVAC, AC & Furnace Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Greenville, 5.0 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater Greenville (13.4 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.8 stars from 1,221 reviews); The Olde Homestead, Inc. (6.8 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.9 stars from 1,104 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher smells bad.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
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
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?
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:
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Travelers Rest, SC
Most dishwasher calls in Travelers Rest 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 Travelers Rest Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Travelers Rest, SC
Is my dishwasher worth fixing?
Which areas near Travelers Rest do these technicians cover?
Why is there standing water in my dishwasher?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Travelers Rest
Dishwasher Repair Near Travelers Rest
A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Travelers Rest faster and cheaper.