A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. 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.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Meadowbrook, VA
Within 30 miles of Meadowbrook there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Richmond (26), Colonial Heights (3), and Midlothian (2). Nearest on the list: Apex Appliance Service & Repair, Llc, around 3.0 miles out. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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 dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.0, 3.3, 4.1 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 52 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
First up for Meadowbrook: East Coast Appliance (14.8 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 1,135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (8.7 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.7 stars from 1,751 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pro Line Appliance Installation (8.6 miles away, based in Midlothian, 4.7 stars from 165 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Richmond (14.5 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Meadowbrook
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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.
Around Meadowbrook
Most dishwasher calls in Meadowbrook 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 Meadowbrook Technician
- 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?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Meadowbrook, VA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Why won't my dishwasher drain?
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Find Your Dishwasher Brand in Meadowbrook
Dishwasher Repair Near Meadowbrook
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 Meadowbrook technician a trip for parts.