A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention dishwashers at the top.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Auburn, WA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Auburn. 12 of them are based in Auburn itself, and the rest are spread across Kent (13), Federal Way (6), and Covington (2). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars. The closest is Auburn Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Auburn. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.0, 1.6 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
Closest matches for Auburn: Tacoma Dishwasher Repair (12.2 miles away, based in Tacoma, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (7.9 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repairman LLC (4.0 miles away, based in Kent, 5.0 stars from 257 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Just Appliances LLC (4.1 miles away, based in Kent, 4.9 stars from 379 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
A leak from the water supply line tends to show up as dampness under the front of the unit; leaks at the door often trace back to a dirty, loose or damaged gasket, a bent or loose latch, or a unit that is not level. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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
When a dishwasher drains into a garbage disposer, the disposer's drain plug must be knocked out first; if it is left in, the dishwasher will not drain. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Most dishwasher repairs involve one part and an hour or so of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 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.
Local Notes for Auburn
Most dishwasher calls in Auburn 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.
Questions to Ask a Auburn Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Auburn, WA
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Auburn faster and cheaper.