When a dishwasher quits in San Antonio, 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. Below are the companies within reach of San Antonio, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving San Antonio, TX
Within 30 miles of San Antonio there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 37 of them are based in San Antonio itself, and the rest are spread across Alamo Heights (1), Kirby (1), and Helotes (1). The closest is Mike's Appliance Service, about 1.1 miles away. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.7, 1.9 |
The leading options for San Antonio are Coast Appliance Repair & AC (8.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 886 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Space Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 229 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tomtecki Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 285 reviews); VoltFix Appliance Repair LLC (8.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 325 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- An error code on the display
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in San Antonio
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher smells bad.
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
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.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in San Antonio
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$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?
- 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.
Dishwasher Notes for San Antonio, TX
Most dishwasher calls in San Antonio 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 San Antonio
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: San Antonio, TX
Why won't my dishwasher drain?
Is my dishwasher worth fixing?
Can a dishwasher leak damage my floor?
Why are my dishes still wet?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, San Antonio
Dishwasher Repair Near San Antonio
A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in San Antonio faster and cheaper.