Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Big Spring and the Howard County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Big Spring
We found 10 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Big Spring. 1 of them are based in Big Spring itself, and other nearby bases include Midland (7) and Odessa (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 2.0 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 3.7 stars across 9 businesses. Big Spring is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Big Spring. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Companies within 60 miles | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 38.3, 39.4 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
Closest matches for Big Spring: Sears Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Tech (38.3 miles away, based in Midland, 4.6 stars from 91 reviews); M&M Appliances (40.9 miles away, based in Midland, 4.2 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FAMILY HOME APPLIANCE (39.4 miles away, based in Midland).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Big Spring
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
Shut off the dishwasher's water supply during repairs or whenever it is leaking; the valve is usually under the kitchen sink on the branch line that runs to the dishwasher, and it closes by turning clockwise. 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?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Big Spring, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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 Big Spring, TX
Most dishwasher calls in Big Spring 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 Big Spring
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Big Spring, TX
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Big Spring faster and cheaper.