Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. Below are the companies within reach of Spokane Valley, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Spokane Valley
Our data shows 38 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Spokane Valley. 8 of them are based in Spokane Valley itself, and other nearby bases include Spokane (18), Coeur d'Alene (3), and Post Falls (2). Distances run up to about 23 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 34 businesses. The closest is AirNest Service/Appliance Repair, about 1.1 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Spokane Valley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 26 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.2, 1.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 38 |
Closest matches for Spokane Valley: Allway Service Appliance repair & Refrigeration repair (3.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire HVAC, Refrigerator & Appliance Repair Spokane (8.8 miles away, based in Spokane, 4.9 stars from 774 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IV Appliance Clinic (14.7 miles away, based in Spokane, 5.0 stars from 747 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AirNest Service/Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Spokane Valley
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not draining.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Spokane Valley, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 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.
Around Spokane Valley
Most dishwasher calls in Spokane Valley 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 Spokane Valley
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Spokane Valley, WA
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Before you call a Spokane Valley 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.