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 Arlington list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Arlington
32 repair companies serve Arlington from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Arlington, and other nearby bases include Memphis (10), Bartlett (4), and Collierville (3). Arlington Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.6 miles from Arlington. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Arlington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.6, 3.0, 7.8 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 32 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
Closest matches for Arlington: Mr. Appliance of Memphis (8.1 miles away, based in Cordova, 4.7 stars from 1,977 reviews); Home Appliances Memphis (14.3 miles away, based in Memphis, 4.9 stars from 343 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Memphis, 4.6 stars from 941 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Fix - Tech Repair in Walmart Millington (14.6 miles away, based in Millington, 4.9 stars from 325 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
Why Dishwashers Break Down
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Arlington
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Water, Power and Safety First
Hand soap, dish soap or laundry detergent can make a dishwasher over-suds and spill water onto the floor; use only automatic dishwasher detergent. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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 Arlington
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 replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
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 Arlington, TN
Most dishwasher calls in Arlington 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.
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors does not list an appliance repair license among the licenses it issues (general contractor, home improvement, limited licensed electrician and limited licensed plumber). Source: TN Board for Licensing Contractors
In Tennessee, you can check a license with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: Verify a License or report a problem to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (Office of the Attorney General).
Questions to Ask a Arlington Technician
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Arlington, TN
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
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Write down the model and serial number from the label on the edge of the dishwasher door or tub opening, and note any error code or blinking lights. It saves a Arlington technician a trip for parts.