When a dishwasher quits in Williamsburg, 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 Williamsburg, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Williamsburg, VA
We found 23 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Williamsburg. 3 list an address in Williamsburg, and other nearby bases include Hampton (5), Yorktown (4), and Gloucester (3). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. The closest is Best Day Appliance, about 0.5 miles away. Across 19 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 23 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.4, 1.9 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
At the top of the Williamsburg list: Best Day Appliance (0.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (13.5 miles away, based in Newport News, 4.8 stars from 2,512 reviews, lists Saturday hours); G H Appliance Repair (15.2 miles away, based in Yorktown, 4.9 stars from 2,845 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.0 miles away, based in Tabb, 4.6 stars from 476 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- An error code on the display
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
Why Dishwashers Break Down
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher smells bad.
Water, Power and Safety First
Hand soap, dish soap or laundry detergent can make a dishwasher over-suds and spill water onto the floor; use only automatic dishwasher detergent. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $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?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 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?
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 Williamsburg
Most dishwasher calls in Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Williamsburg, VA
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Can a dishwasher leak damage my floor?
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What should I check before calling?
Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Williamsburg
Dishwasher Repair Near Williamsburg
A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Williamsburg faster and cheaper.