A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Slaton list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Slaton
11 repair companies serve Slaton from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Lubbock (9) and Plainview (2). Rated companies nearby average 3.6 stars across 9 businesses. Field Appliance Repair LLC is the nearest, roughly 12.8 miles from Slaton. Slaton is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 12.8, 13.2, 15.0 |
First up for Slaton: Field Appliance Repair LLC (12.8 miles away, based in Lubbock, 4.3 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Electronics, Inc (15.0 miles away, based in Lubbock, 4.5 stars from 72 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.3 miles away, based in Lubbock, 4.6 stars from 252 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Stella Appliance Repair (15.4 miles away, based in Lubbock).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Slaton
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher smells bad.
Water, Power and Safety First
Hand soap, dish soap or laundry detergent can make a dishwasher over-suds and spill water onto the floor; use only automatic dishwasher detergent. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
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:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
What Slaton Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Slaton 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 Slaton
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Slaton, TX
Should I repair or replace my dishwasher?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Why won't my dishwasher drain?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Slaton
Dishwasher Repair Near Slaton
A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Slaton faster and cheaper.