A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The San Leon list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving San Leon, TX
40 repair companies serve San Leon from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Pasadena (12), League City (6), and Baytown (5). Distances run up to about 21 miles. 1 of them mentions dishwasher work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: GEARHEAD APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC, around 7.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 38 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.1, 7.1, 7.3 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
At the top of the San Leon list: Sears Appliance Repair (19.2 miles away, based in Alvin, 4.4 stars from 84 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of League City (15.2 miles away, based in Friendswood, 4.8 stars from 765 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JB Appliance Repair & Home Services (7.1 miles away, based in League City, 4.9 stars from 394 reviews); Appliance Force (8.3 miles away, based in League City, 4.9 stars from 75 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in San Leon
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not drying dishes.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
If the dishwasher has no working shut-off valve of its own, close the main water supply to the house instead. 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
Keep the drain hose free of kinks, twists and pinches, and follow local plumbing codes for the drain connection. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in San Leon
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $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?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 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.
Dishwasher Notes for San Leon, TX
Most dishwasher calls in San Leon 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 San Leon Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: San Leon, TX
Can a dishwasher leak damage my floor?
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How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
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Write down the model and serial number from the label on the edge of the dishwasher door or tub opening, and note any error code or blinking lights. It saves a San Leon technician a trip for parts.