Most dishwasher breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the filter and drain path, the drain pump, the water inlet valve, the door latch and the controls. Below are the companies within reach of Universal City, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Universal City
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Universal City. 2 list an address in Universal City, and other nearby bases include San Antonio (18), Converse (6), and Schertz (5). Distances run up to about 11 miles. Universal City Affordable Appliance Repair Tech is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Universal City. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Universal City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.1, 1.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
The leading options for Universal City are Longhorn Appliance Repair in San Antonio (3.9 miles away, based in Converse, 4.8 stars from 231 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick Tweak Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 264 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Allegiance Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 121 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Excellence Appliance Repair (11.0 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.8 stars from 464 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not draining.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Universal City, 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?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- 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.
Around Universal City
Most dishwasher calls in Universal City 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 Universal City
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Universal City, TX
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Universal City faster and cheaper.