A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Tanglewilde list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Tanglewilde
40 repair companies serve Tanglewilde from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Tacoma (14), Spanaway (4), and Puyallup (4). Nearest on the list: TJ's Appliance Sale and Service, around 1.2 miles out. 2 of them mention dishwasher work in their listing or website. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tanglewilde. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 2 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 48 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 2.7, 4.7 |
At the top of the Tanglewilde list: Sears Appliance Repair (26.5 miles away, based in Chehalis, 4.4 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tacoma Dishwasher Repair (20.6 miles away, based in Tacoma, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (25.2 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Lacey, 4.4 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Tanglewilde Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not filling with water.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
A dishwasher must be grounded; if the home wiring lacks a ground or the plug does not fit the outlet, a licensed electrician should correct it rather than modifying the plug. Source: Whirlpool - Dishwasher User Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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.
Around Tanglewilde
Most dishwasher calls in Tanglewilde 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 Tanglewilde Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Tanglewilde, WA
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Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Tanglewilde
Dishwasher Repair Near Tanglewilde
A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Tanglewilde faster and cheaper.