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 Morristown list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Morristown, TN
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Morristown. 1 list an address in Morristown, and the rest are spread across Knoxville (19), Sevierville (3), and Greeneville (3). The farthest listed company is about 49 miles out. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Guaranteed Appliance -Appliance and Appliance Repair - Morristown is the nearest, roughly 5.2 miles from Morristown. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Morristown is inside its regular service area.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 30 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.2, 15.2, 16.0 |
The leading options for Morristown are Sears Appliance Repair (49.6 miles away, based in Kingsport, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Service,Inc (42.7 miles away, based in Powell, 4.9 stars from 494 reviews); Guaranteed Appliance -Appliance and Appliance Repair - Morristown (5.2 miles away, 4.4 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Doctor Appliance (40.8 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.8 stars from 314 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher not filling with water.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
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?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Morristown, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
What Morristown Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Morristown 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).
Before You Book in Morristown
- 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?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Morristown, TN
What should I check before calling?
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
Why won't my dishwasher drain?
Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Morristown
Dishwasher Repair Near Morristown
Before you call a Morristown 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.