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 Kirkland and the King County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Kirkland
40 repair companies serve Kirkland from within 30 miles. 12 list an address in Kirkland, and the rest are spread across Redmond (11), Bellevue (6), and Bothell (3). Top Appliance Repair Service is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Kirkland. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.8, 0.9 |
First up for Kirkland: GE Monogram Repair Kirkland (1.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GreenFix Appliance Repair LLC (5.2 miles away, based in Redmond, 5.0 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Homnice Appliance repair (5.0 miles away, based in Bellevue, 5.0 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixLine Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Redmond, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Kirkland
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher not drying dishes.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
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
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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?
- 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?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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 Kirkland
City of Kirkland Water Division (wholesale supply from Seattle Public Utilities via Cascade Water Alliance), which supplies Kirkland, reports hardness of about 1.43 grains per gallon as CaCO3 (roughly 24 mg/L), which the city describes as naturally very soft. Hard water leaves spots and film on glasses and builds up on dishwasher spray arms and inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: City of Kirkland 2025 Water Quality Report
The lakefront Market Neighborhood, which follows the city's original 1890 street plat, holds more than a third of the structures on Kirkland's historic inventory, including the Queen Anne Victorian Loomis House. Source: Kirkland Comprehensive Plan: Market Neighborhood Plan
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 Kirkland
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- 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?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Kirkland, WA
Are you affiliated with any dishwasher brand?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Is there anything I can try first?
Find Your Dishwasher Brand in Kirkland
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Write down the model and serial number from the label on the edge of the dishwasher door or tub opening, and note any error code or blinking lights. It saves a Kirkland technician a trip for parts.