Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Ephrata and the Grant County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Ephrata, WA
Within 60 miles of Ephrata there are 6 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include East Wenatchee (2), Moses Lake (1), and Wenatchee (1). Distances run up to about 56 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 17.4 miles away. 1 of them mentions dishwasher work in their listing or website. Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Ephrata is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 17.4, 34.6, 36.0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 6 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
At the top of the Ephrata list: Sears Appliance Repair (17.4 miles away, based in Moses Lake, 3.9 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (36.0 miles away, based in East Wenatchee, 4.5 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Guarantee Appliance (34.6 miles away, based in East Wenatchee, 4.6 stars from 21 reviews); Wenatchee Appliance Service (38.3 miles away, based in Wenatchee, 4.4 stars from 118 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Ephrata
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not drying dishes.
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
A dishwasher must be grounded; if the home wiring lacks a ground or the plug does not fit the outlet, a licensed electrician should correct it rather than modifying the plug. Source: Whirlpool - Dishwasher User 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:
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 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?
- 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?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
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 Ephrata
Most dishwasher calls in Ephrata 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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Ephrata
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Ephrata, WA
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
Is there anything I can try first?
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
What should I do if my dishwasher is leaking?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Ephrata
Dishwasher Repair Near Ephrata
Before you call a Ephrata 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.