A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Houston list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Houston, TX
40 repair companies serve Houston from within 30 miles. 36 of them are based in Houston itself, and the rest are spread across Bellaire (4). Distances run up to about 9 miles. The closest is Greenfield Appliance Repair Mechanics, about 1.0 miles away. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
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| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 2 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.2, 1.4 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Houston: Sears Appliance Repair (28.1 miles away, based in Alvin, 4.4 stars from 84 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Cowboys (3.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliances Repair of Houston (2.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of River Oaks (1.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 124 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Houston
What Gets Fixed on a Houston Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not draining.
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
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Houston
Before replacing a dishwasher in Houston, 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
Dishwasher Notes for Houston, TX
Houston Public Works (Houston Water), which supplies Houston, reports hardness of main system total hardness 43.5-229 mg/L as CaCO3, average about 135 mg/L (moderately hard to hard). Hard water leaves spots and film on glasses and builds up on dishwasher spray arms and inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: 2025 Houston Water Quality Report - Houston Public Works
The City of Houston has designated more than 20 historic districts, including the Houston Heights, Norhill and Old Sixth Ward districts, where exterior changes go through the Office of Preservation's Certificate of Appropriateness process. Source: Historic Preservation - City of Houston Planning & Development Department
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 Houston Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Houston, TX
Is my dishwasher worth fixing?
Why won't my dishwasher drain?
How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
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Dishwasher Repair Near Houston
Before you call a Houston 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.