Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. Below are the companies within reach of Dalhart, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Dalhart
We found 9 appliance repair companies within 69 miles of Dalhart. 2 of them are based in Dalhart itself, and the rest are spread across Amarillo (3), Borger (3), and Dumas (1). The farthest listed company is about 69 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Dalhart. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 7 businesses. Dalhart is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 69 miles | 9 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.7, 33.5 |
At the top of the Dalhart list: Love's Appliance (0.7 miles away, 4.5 stars from 30 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.1 miles away, 3.7 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliances Repair & sales (33.5 miles away, based in Dumas, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (68.3 miles away, based in Borger, 4.2 stars from 85 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
When a dishwasher drains into a garbage disposer, the disposer's drain plug must be knocked out first; if it is left in, the dishwasher will not drain. 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:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 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?
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.
Dishwasher Notes for Dalhart, TX
Most dishwasher calls in Dalhart 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 Dalhart Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Dalhart, TX
Why won't my dishwasher drain?
Should I repair or replace my dishwasher?
How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
What should I check before calling?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Dalhart
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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 Dalhart technician a trip for parts.