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 Emporia list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Emporia
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Emporia. Other nearby bases include Richmond (12), Petersburg (4), and Colonial Heights (3). Distances run up to about 58 miles. 2 list dishwasher work specifically. The closest is Gordon’s Appliance Repair, LLC, about 17.4 miles away. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Emporia 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.
| Companies within 60 miles | 45 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 17.4, 30.9, 32.0 |
At the top of the Emporia list: JB Appliance Solutions (55.2 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.9 stars from 638 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (32.6 miles away, based in Franklin, 4.5 stars from 184 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (57.8 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (32.0 miles away, based in La Crosse, 4.6 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Emporia Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
- 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?
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.
What Emporia Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Emporia 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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Emporia
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Emporia, VA
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Emporia faster and cheaper.