When a dishwasher quits in Martha Lake, 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. The Martha Lake list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Martha Lake, WA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Martha Lake. Other nearby bases include Everett (10), Bothell (7), and Lynnwood (7). The closest is Appliance Fixers, about 1.6 miles away. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 2.1, 2.3 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Martha Lake: A-Service: Heating, Cooling & Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Mountlake Terrace, 4.9 stars from 627 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (3.6 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.7 stars from 413 reviews); 1 CALL REFRIGERATION & APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC (2.3 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.9 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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:
- 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?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Martha Lake
Most dishwasher calls in Martha Lake 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 Martha Lake Technician
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Martha Lake, WA
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Before you call a Martha Lake 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.