When a dishwasher quits in Picnic Point, 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Picnic Point and the Snohomish County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Picnic Point
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Picnic Point. Other nearby bases include Everett (12), Lynnwood (7), and Edmonds (5). Distances run up to about 8 miles. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars. Fast Appliances Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Picnic Point.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.1, 1.4 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
At the top of the Picnic Point list: 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 (5.9 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 1 CALL REFRIGERATION & APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC (1.6 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.9 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.7 stars from 413 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Picnic Point
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher not drying dishes.
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
Keep the drain hose free of kinks, twists and pinches, and follow local plumbing codes for the drain connection. 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:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Picnic Point, WA
Most dishwasher calls in Picnic Point 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.
Before You Book in Picnic Point
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Picnic Point, WA
Why are my dishes still wet?
Why won't my dishwasher drain?
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
Find Your Dishwasher Brand in Picnic Point
Dishwasher Repair Near Picnic Point
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 Picnic Point technician a trip for parts.