A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Scenic Oaks list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Scenic Oaks
Within 30 miles of Scenic Oaks there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include San Antonio (31), Boerne (6), and Helotes (1). Distances run up to about 18 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 37 businesses. Nearest on the list: Preferred Appliance Repair, around 2.0 miles out.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 3.4, 5.6 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
At the top of the Scenic Oaks list: Coast Appliance Repair & AC (15.2 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.9 stars from 886 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VoltFix Appliance Repair LLC (9.9 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 325 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. V's Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tomtecki Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 285 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- An error code on the display
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Scenic Oaks
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not draining.
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
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 Scenic Oaks
Before replacing a dishwasher in Scenic Oaks, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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 Scenic Oaks, TX
Most dishwasher calls in Scenic Oaks 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 Scenic Oaks Technician
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Scenic Oaks, TX
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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 Scenic Oaks technician a trip for parts.