A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Bristol list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Bristol, TN
Our data shows 16 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Bristol. 3 of them are based in Bristol itself, and the rest are spread across Johnson City (4), Kingsport (3), and Elizabethton (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The closest is American Appliance Inc, about 1.9 miles away. 1 lists dishwasher work specifically. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.5, 2.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 16 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
First up for Bristol: Sears Appliance Repair (16.6 miles away, based in Kingsport, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of the Tri-Cities (17.0 miles away, based in Gray, 4.5 stars from 1,004 reviews); Reliance Appliance Repair (16.1 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.6 stars from 65 reviews); American Appliance Inc (1.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 184 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Bristol Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
Built-in dishwashers are typically specified for their own properly grounded 120-volt branch circuit protected by a 15- or 20-amp breaker or time-delay fuse, with no extension cords or adapter plugs. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 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?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Local Notes for Bristol
Most dishwasher calls in Bristol 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 Bristol Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Bristol, TN
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Bristol faster and cheaper.