When a dishwasher quits in Nashville, the first question is whether it is a clog you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. Below are the companies within reach of Nashville, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Nashville, TN
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Nashville. 28 list an address in Nashville, and other nearby bases include Goodlettsville (4), Brentwood (2), and Old Hickory (2). 1 lists dishwasher work specifically. Nashville Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Nashville. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.6, 0.8 |
Closest matches for Nashville: A-1 Appliance (7.0 miles away, 4.1 stars from 100 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Nashville (6.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 976 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 1st Choice Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 463 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Hendersonville - Mt. Juliet (12.1 miles away, based in Hendersonville, 4.9 stars from 616 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code on the display
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Nashville
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Nashville
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not filling with water.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
A leak from the water supply line tends to show up as dampness under the front of the unit; leaks at the door often trace back to a dirty, loose or damaged gasket, a bent or loose latch, or a unit that is not level. 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
Keep the drain hose free of kinks, twists and pinches, and follow local plumbing codes for the drain connection. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Nashville
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:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
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 Nashville Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Nashville 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 Nashville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Nashville, TN
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Before you call a Nashville 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.