Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Millington and the Shelby County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Millington
33 repair companies serve Millington from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Millington, and other nearby bases include Memphis (10), Bartlett (4), and Collierville (3). The 30 rated companies in range average 3.9 stars. AAA - Gurley Appliance Co is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Millington.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Millington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.6, 6.6 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 33 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
The leading options for Millington are The Fix - Tech Repair in Walmart Millington (1.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 325 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home Appliances Memphis (12.4 miles away, based in Memphis, 4.9 stars from 343 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Memphis (14.5 miles away, based in Cordova, 4.7 stars from 1,977 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.0 miles away, based in Memphis, 4.6 stars from 941 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not drying 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
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dishwasher in Millington, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- 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 repair: $100–$250 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 Millington, TN
Most dishwasher calls in Millington 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).
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Millington
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Millington, TN
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Is my dishwasher worth fixing?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Millington
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Before you call a Millington 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.