A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. Below are the companies within reach of Alamo Heights, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Alamo Heights
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Alamo Heights. 1 list an address in Alamo Heights, and the rest are spread across San Antonio (33), Converse (5), and Kirby (1). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 37 businesses. Visionforge Appliance Repair Network is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Alamo Heights.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alamo Heights. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.0, 2.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
At the top of the Alamo Heights list: Excellence Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.8 stars from 464 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProStar Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.9 stars from 1,515 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Space Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 229 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick Tweak Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 264 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Alamo Heights
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Alamo Heights, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Dishwasher Notes for Alamo Heights, TX
Most dishwasher calls in Alamo Heights 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.
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, ยง1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Alamo Heights
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Alamo Heights, TX
Why won't my dishwasher drain?
What should I do if my dishwasher is leaking?
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
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Before you call a Alamo Heights 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.