Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Lakeside list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Lakeside, VA
40 repair companies serve Lakeside from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Richmond (27), Mechanicsville (5), and Ashland (3). Nearest on the list: J. Dan Clay Appliance Service, around 1.5 miles out. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lakeside. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 1.6, 1.8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 51 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 26 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
Closest matches for Lakeside: East Coast Appliance (4.3 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 1,135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Richmond (2.1 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); East Coast Appliance (10.0 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.7 stars from 1,751 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Lakeside
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Lakeside
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Lakeside, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Around Lakeside
Most dishwasher calls in Lakeside 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 Lakeside
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Lakeside, VA
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Why won't my dishwasher drain?
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
Find Your Dishwasher Brand in Lakeside
Dishwasher Repair Near Lakeside
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 Lakeside technician a trip for parts.