Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Martinsville and the Martinsville County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Martinsville
13 repair companies serve Martinsville from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Eden (3), Bassett (2), and Danville (2). Rated companies nearby average 3.7 stars across 12 businesses. The closest is Randall's Appliances & Plumbing, about 10.5 miles away.
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.
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 10.5, 11.7, 12.3 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
First up for Martinsville: Triad Appliance Repair Services (19.5 miles away, based in Mayodan, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews); Randall's Appliances & Plumbing (10.5 miles away, based in Bassett, 4.4 stars from 15 reviews); Brooks Appliance & Repair LLC (29.2 miles away, based in Reidsville, 4.6 stars from 54 reviews); Patrick Henry Appliance Services (13.8 miles away, based in Patrick Springs, 3.0 stars from 2 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher smells bad.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Martinsville, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. 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 Martinsville Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Martinsville 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.
Questions to Ask a Martinsville Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Martinsville, VA
Should I repair or replace my dishwasher?
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
What should I check before calling?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Martinsville
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Before you call a Martinsville technician, clean the filter at the bottom of the tub, run the kitchen faucet until the water is hot and check that the drain hose under the sink is not kinked. If the problem stays, have the model number ready.