When a dishwasher quits in Anacortes, 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Anacortes and the Skagit County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Anacortes
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Anacortes. The rest are spread across Everett (14), Bellingham (9), and Lake Stevens (4). Nearest on the list: DeWaard & Bode, around 13.6 miles out. 1 lists dishwasher work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 33 businesses. Anacortes is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 13.6, 15.9, 19.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 30 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
Closest matches for Anacortes: DeWaard & Bode (13.6 miles away, based in Burlington, 4.6 stars from 169 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DeWaard & Bode: Outlet Store (22.7 miles away, based in Bellingham, 4.7 stars from 339 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Service: Heating, Cooling & Appliance Repair Arlington (32.7 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DeWaard & Bode (21.6 miles away, based in Bellingham, 4.6 stars from 365 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- An error code on the display
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not filling with water.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
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?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Anacortes, 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?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
Around Anacortes
Most dishwasher calls in Anacortes 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.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Anacortes
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Anacortes, WA
Is there anything I can try first?
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
Is my dishwasher worth fixing?
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Anacortes
Dishwasher Repair Near Anacortes
Before you call a Anacortes technician, clean the filter at the bottom of the tub, run the kitchen faucet until the water is hot and check that the drain hose under the sink is not kinked. If the problem stays, have the model number ready.