Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. 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 Center
We found 33 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Center. The rest are spread across Shreveport (13), Lufkin (4), and Bossier City (4). Distances run up to about 59 miles. The closest is Stutts Heating and AC, LLC, about 25.3 miles away. Of those, 2 mention dishwasher work by name. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars. Center is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Center. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 25.3, 27.1, 28.9 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 2 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 33 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
First up for Center: Bulldawg Appliance Repair (27.1 miles away, based in Carthage, 3.9 stars from 50 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (53.3 miles away, based in Marshall, 4.3 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Bossier City (54.4 miles away, based in Shreveport, 4.8 stars from 470 reviews); Advanced Appliance Repair LLC (44.9 miles away, based in Lufkin, 4.8 stars from 610 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- An error code on the display
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher not drying dishes.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
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
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Center
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 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?
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.
Local Notes for Center
Most dishwasher calls in Center 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.
Questions to Ask a Center Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Center, TX
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Center faster and cheaper.