A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. Below are the companies within reach of Fishersville, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Fishersville
We found 14 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fishersville. 3 of them are based in Fishersville itself, and the rest are spread across Charlottesville (4), Staunton (3), and Bridgewater (2). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. The closest is Hobart Sales & Services, about 0.2 miles away. The 12 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fishersville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.6, 1.8 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
At the top of the Fishersville list: VA Commercial Repair Solutions (0.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Waynesboro, 4.3 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HomePro Elite Services (20.1 miles away, based in Bridgewater, 5.0 stars from 30 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.0 miles away, based in Charlottesville, 4.5 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not draining.
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
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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
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:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$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?
- 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Fishersville
Most dishwasher calls in Fishersville 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.
Before You Book in Fishersville
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Fishersville faster and cheaper.