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 Madison Heights, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Madison Heights, VA
Our data shows 36 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Madison Heights. The rest are spread across Roanoke (9), Lynchburg (4), and Charlottesville (4). 1 lists dishwasher work specifically. Reliable Home Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 5.1 miles from Madison Heights. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 32 businesses. Madison Heights is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 36 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.1, 7.0, 8.4 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 2 |
At the top of the Madison Heights list: Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Lynchburg, 4.5 stars from 411 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (54.2 miles away, based in Covington, 4.4 stars from 42 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rockbridge Appliance Repair (29.7 miles away, based in Lexington, 5.0 stars from 449 reviews); Peerless Appliance Services (46.2 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- An error code on the display
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Madison Heights Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
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
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?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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.
What Madison Heights Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Madison Heights 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 Madison Heights
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Madison Heights faster and cheaper.