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 Mukilteo list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Mukilteo, WA
Within 30 miles of Mukilteo there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Mukilteo, and other nearby bases include Everett (15), Lynnwood (7), and Edmonds (5). Hearthline Appliance Repair Pros is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Mukilteo. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mukilteo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 2.1, 2.2 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
The leading options for Mukilteo are A-Service: Heating, Cooling & Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Mountlake Terrace, 4.9 stars from 627 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (8.1 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 (5.7 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.7 stars from 413 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
Why Dishwashers Break Down
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Mukilteo, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
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.
Local Notes for Mukilteo
Most dishwasher calls in Mukilteo 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 Mukilteo Technician
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Mukilteo, WA
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Mukilteo faster and cheaper.