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 Mill Creek list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Mill Creek, WA
Within 30 miles of Mill Creek there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Mill Creek, and other nearby bases include Everett (12), Bothell (7), and Lynnwood (7). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Be Tech Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Mill Creek. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 30 businesses.
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| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 1.7, 1.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
At the top of the Mill Creek list: A-Service: Heating, Cooling & Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Mountlake Terrace, 4.9 stars from 627 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (5.0 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 1 CALL REFRIGERATION & APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC (3.5 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.9 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.7 stars from 413 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Mill Creek
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Mill Creek
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Local Notes for Mill Creek
Most dishwasher calls in Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Mill Creek, WA
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Dishwasher Repair Near Mill Creek
Before you call a Mill Creek 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.