When a dishwasher quits in Orange, the first question is whether it is a clog you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. Below are the companies within reach of Orange, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Orange
Within 30 miles of Orange there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Orange, and other nearby bases include Charlottesville (4), Culpeper (2), and Gordonsville (1). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Dunaway Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 3.0 miles from Orange. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 11 businesses.
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.
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 13.4, 16.2 |
At the top of the Orange list: Quality Appliance Repair of Louisa LLC (16.2 miles away, based in Louisa, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (22.9 miles away, based in Charlottesville, 4.5 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dunaway Appliance Service (3.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Darren Smith Appliance Services. (13.4 miles away, based in Gordonsville, 4.4 stars from 17 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- An error code on the display
Why Dishwashers Break Down
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
Water, Power and Safety First
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.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Orange
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$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 Orange Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Orange 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 Orange Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Orange faster and cheaper.