When a dishwasher quits in Des Moines, 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 Des Moines and the King County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Des Moines, WA
Within 30 miles of Des Moines there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Des Moines, and other nearby bases include Kent (13), Auburn (9), and Tukwila (3). The 31 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. The closest is SmartFix Hub Co., about 2.7 miles away.
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.
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.7, 3.0, 3.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Des Moines: Tacoma Dishwasher Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Tacoma, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (7.5 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Just Appliances LLC (4.5 miles away, based in Kent, 4.9 stars from 379 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- An error code on the display
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not draining.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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
To keep dirty water from siphoning back into the dishwasher, the drain hose is run in a high loop (at least 32 inches high in GE's instructions) or through an air gap; an air gap is called for when local code requires it or when the drain connection sits less than 18 inches above the floor. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Des Moines
Before replacing a dishwasher in Des Moines, 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?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
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.
Dishwasher Notes for Des Moines, WA
Most dishwasher calls in Des Moines 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.
Before You Book in Des Moines
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Des Moines, WA
Can a dishwasher leak damage my floor?
How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you cover Des Moines and nearby towns?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Des Moines
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Before you call a Des Moines 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.