When a dishwasher quits in Oak Ridge, 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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention dishwashers at the top.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Oak Ridge
Within 30 miles of Oak Ridge there are 36 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Oak Ridge itself, and the rest are spread across Knoxville (20), Lenoir City (3), and Harriman (3). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 34 businesses. Pinpoint Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 3.8 miles from Oak Ridge.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.8, 5.4, 8.3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 36 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
First up for Oak Ridge: Mr. Appliance of Knoxville (12.5 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.6 stars from 1,973 reviews); Appliance Repair Service,Inc (15.2 miles away, based in Powell, 4.9 stars from 494 reviews); Eleet Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Lenoir City, 4.8 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Doctor Appliance (18.3 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.8 stars from 314 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not filling with water.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
To keep dirty water from siphoning back into the dishwasher, the drain hose is run in a high loop (at least 32 inches high in GE's instructions) or through an air gap; an air gap is called for when local code requires it or when the drain connection sits less than 18 inches above the floor. 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:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit 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.
Local Notes for Oak Ridge
Most dishwasher calls in Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Oak Ridge faster and cheaper.