Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. Below are the companies within reach of Stephenville, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Stephenville, TX
40 repair companies serve Stephenville from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Stephenville itself, and the rest are spread across Fort Worth (13), Crowley (5), and Granbury (4). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Stephenville is inside its regular service area.
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 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 49 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 21.9, 29.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
At the top of the Stephenville list: Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home Care Appliance Repair (30.4 miles away, based in Granbury, 5.0 stars from 120 reviews); King's Appliance Outlet & Repair Service (36.1 miles away, based in Granbury, 4.7 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.7 miles away, based in Granbury, 4.1 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- An error code on the display
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Stephenville
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not filling with water.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
A dishwasher must be grounded; if the home wiring lacks a ground or the plug does not fit the outlet, a licensed electrician should correct it rather than modifying the plug. Source: Whirlpool - Dishwasher User Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dishwasher in Stephenville, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 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 Stephenville, TX
Most dishwasher calls in Stephenville 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 Stephenville Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Stephenville, TX
Why is there standing water in my dishwasher?
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Stephenville faster and cheaper.