Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Burlington list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Burlington
Within 30 miles of Burlington there are 15 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Burlington itself, and the rest are spread across Bellingham (9), Arlington (2), and Marysville (2). Distances run up to about 28 miles. 1 of them mentions dishwasher work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: DeWaard & Bode, around 0.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 12 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Burlington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 20.2, 20.7 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
Closest matches for Burlington: DeWaard & Bode (0.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 169 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Service: Heating, Cooling & Appliance Repair Arlington (23.7 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DeWaard & Bode: Outlet Store (23.1 miles away, based in Bellingham, 4.7 stars from 339 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DeWaard & Bode (23.1 miles away, based in Bellingham, 4.6 stars from 365 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Burlington Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
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
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.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Burlington
Before replacing a dishwasher in Burlington, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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 Burlington Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Burlington 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 Burlington
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Burlington, WA
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Dishwasher Repair Near Burlington
Before you call a Burlington 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.