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 Murfreesboro list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Murfreesboro, TN
Within 30 miles of Murfreesboro there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 8 of them are based in Murfreesboro itself, and other nearby bases include Nashville (8), Smyrna (4), and Franklin (4). Distances run up to about 26 miles. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.4 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Murfreesboro. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 59 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.0, 1.2 |
Closest matches for Murfreesboro: Mr Boro Appliance (1.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smyrna Fix-It-Right Appliance Repair Service (11.3 miles away, based in Smyrna, 4.8 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Nashville (25.6 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.8 stars from 976 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 348 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not draining.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
When a dishwasher drains into a garbage disposer, the disposer's drain plug must be knocked out first; if it is left in, the dishwasher will not drain. 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:
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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?
- 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.
What Murfreesboro Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Murfreesboro 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).
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Murfreesboro
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Murfreesboro, TN
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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 Murfreesboro technician a trip for parts.