Most dishwasher breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the filter and drain path, the drain pump, the water inlet valve, the door latch and the controls. 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 Robstown
Our data shows 19 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Robstown. 1 list an address in Robstown, and other nearby bases include Corpus Christi (12), Kingsville (2), and Sinton (1). The 16 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Nearest on the list: Brand Appliance & Microwave, around 3.2 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Robstown. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.2, 6.1, 13.5 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
Closest matches for Robstown: Star appliance repair (15.3 miles away, based in Corpus Christi, 4.9 stars from 1,554 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Repair (16.4 miles away, based in Corpus Christi, 4.7 stars from 208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Clement’s Appliance (6.1 miles away, based in Corpus Christi, 5.0 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Arrow Appliance Repair Co (24.4 miles away, based in Corpus Christi, 4.6 stars from 463 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
Why Dishwashers Break Down
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Robstown
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Robstown
Before replacing a dishwasher in Robstown, 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?
- 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?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Robstown
Most dishwasher calls in Robstown 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, §1301.053 (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.
Before You Book in Robstown
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Robstown, TX
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Before you call a Robstown 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.