When a dishwasher quits in Gladewater, the first question is whether it is a clog you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Gladewater and the Gregg County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Gladewater, TX
We found 17 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Gladewater. The rest are spread across Tyler (7), Longview (5), and Hawkins (1). Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 16 businesses. Major Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 9.8 miles from Gladewater.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gladewater. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 17 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 9.8, 11.3, 11.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
The leading options for Gladewater are 1st Rate Appliance Repair (15.3 miles away, based in Hawkins, 4.9 stars from 409 reviews); Mr. Appliance of East Texas (28.0 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.7 stars from 1,263 reviews); Alden's Air & Appliance Repair (22.6 miles away, based in Hallsville, 4.6 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Longview, 4.5 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not drying dishes.
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
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Gladewater
Before replacing a dishwasher in Gladewater, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. 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.
Around Gladewater
Most dishwasher calls in Gladewater 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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Gladewater
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Gladewater, TX
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
Is my dishwasher worth fixing?
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Gladewater
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Before you call a Gladewater 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.