Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention dishwashers at the top.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Franklin, VA
40 repair companies serve Franklin from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Franklin, and the rest are spread across Chesapeake (8), Norfolk (8), and Portsmouth (5). The farthest listed company is about 42 miles out. 1 lists dishwasher work specifically. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.1 miles away. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Franklin is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Franklin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 16.2, 19.6 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
First up for Franklin: Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.5 stars from 184 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (26.0 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); East Coast Appliance (38.6 miles away, based in Chesapeake, 4.8 stars from 2,107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (41.9 miles away, based in Norfolk, 4.9 stars from 3,721 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Franklin
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Franklin
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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
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?
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
Around Franklin
Most dishwasher calls in Franklin 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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Franklin
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Franklin, VA
How much does dishwasher repair cost in Franklin?
Are you affiliated with any dishwasher brand?
Can a dishwasher leak damage my floor?
Which areas near Franklin do these technicians cover?
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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 Franklin technician a trip for parts.