A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. 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.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Colorado City
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 63-mile radius of Colorado City. Other nearby bases include Sweetwater (2), Abilene (2), and Big Spring (1). Nearest on the list: Wes-Tex Appliance Services, around 26.8 miles out. Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars. Colorado City is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 63 miles | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 26.8, 27.1, 36.0 |
The leading options for Colorado City are Wes-Tex Appliance Services (26.8 miles away, based in Sweetwater, 4.9 stars from 9 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (27.1 miles away, based in Sweetwater, 4.4 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (36.0 miles away, based in Big Spring, 4.6 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor (62.6 miles away, based in Abilene, 5.0 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Colorado City
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not filling with water.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Colorado City, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- 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 replacement: $150–$600 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?
- 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?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. 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 Colorado City Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Colorado City 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 Colorado City Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Colorado City, TX
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Write down the model and serial number from the label on the edge of the dishwasher door or tub opening, and note any error code or blinking lights. It saves a Colorado City technician a trip for parts.