A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. Below are the companies within reach of Leon Valley, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Leon Valley, TX
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Leon Valley. Other nearby bases include San Antonio (38), Helotes (1), and Alamo Heights (1). Distances run up to about 14 miles. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Space Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from Leon Valley.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Leon Valley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 2.9, 3.3 |
At the top of the Leon Valley list: Coast Appliance Repair & AC (3.3 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.9 stars from 886 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Space Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 229 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. V's Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tomtecki Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 285 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
Why Dishwashers Break Down
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Most dishwasher repairs involve one part and an hour or so of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 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.
Around Leon Valley
Most dishwasher calls in Leon Valley 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 Leon Valley Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Leon Valley, TX
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Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Leon Valley
Dishwasher Repair Near Leon Valley
Before you call a Leon Valley 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.