A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Staunton and the Staunton County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Staunton, VA
30 repair companies serve Staunton from within 60 miles. 3 list an address in Staunton, and the rest are spread across Charlottesville (4), Lynchburg (4), and Fishersville (3). Distances run up to about 58 miles. The closest is Roberts' Appliance Service, about 2.0 miles away. Of those, 1 mentions dishwasher work by name. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Staunton is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 30 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 2.1, 2.4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
Closest matches for Staunton: VA Commercial Repair Solutions (5.9 miles away, based in Fishersville, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (57.0 miles away, based in Covington, 4.4 stars from 42 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rockbridge Appliance Repair (31.0 miles away, based in Lexington, 5.0 stars from 449 reviews); HomePro Elite Services (16.9 miles away, based in Bridgewater, 5.0 stars from 30 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not filling with water.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Staunton
Before replacing a dishwasher in Staunton, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. 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 Staunton Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Staunton 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 Staunton
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Staunton, VA
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
Is there anything I can try first?
How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
Is my dishwasher worth fixing?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Staunton
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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 Staunton technician a trip for parts.