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. The Cave Spring list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Cave Spring, VA
Our data shows 18 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Cave Spring. The rest are spread across Roanoke (9), Christiansburg (2), and Salem (1). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 3.6 stars across 15 businesses. The closest is Appliance Medic./, about 1.0 miles away.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 18 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 2.3, 2.8 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
First up for Cave Spring: Peerless Appliance Services (9.2 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Affordable Appliances Repair and Sales LLC (5.7 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.1 stars from 371 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Getz Appliance Repair and Refrigeration LLC (5.5 miles away, based in Salem, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Cave Spring
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad 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
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Cave Spring, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 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?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Cave Spring
Most dishwasher calls in Cave Spring 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.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Cave Spring Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Cave Spring, VA
Is my dishwasher worth fixing?
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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 Cave Spring technician a trip for parts.