When a dishwasher quits in Richmond, 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. The Richmond list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Richmond, VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Richmond. 27 of them are based in Richmond itself, and other nearby bases include Mechanicsville (4), Midlothian (2), and Glen Allen (2). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. The closest is Appliance Repair Richmond, about 1.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 31 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Richmond. 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) | 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 53 |
First up for Richmond: Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (8.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (7.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 1,751 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Richmond (7.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
Why Dishwashers Break Down
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Richmond
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher not drying dishes.
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
Keep the drain hose free of kinks, twists and pinches, and follow local plumbing codes for the drain connection. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Richmond, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door spring repair: $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?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 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 Richmond Owners Should Know
The Monument Avenue Historic District, a 14-block stretch west of downtown lined largely with mansions and townhouses built from the 1890s to about 1930, is a National Historic Landmark. Source: Virginia Department of Historic Resources: Monument Avenue Historic District
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.
Before You Book in Richmond
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Richmond, VA
Is there anything I can try first?
How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Richmond
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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 Richmond technician a trip for parts.