A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention dishwashers at the top.
Local Dishwasher Repair in West Clarkston-Highland, WA
Within 30 miles of West Clarkston-Highland there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Lewiston (7), Clarkston (2), and Des Moines (1). The farthest listed company is about 23 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 11 businesses. The closest is Mel's Appliance Services, about 0.7 miles away.
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| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.1, 1.1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
Closest matches for West Clarkston-Highland: Sam's Appliance (3.6 miles away, based in Lewiston, 4.8 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rich's Appliance Service (1.1 miles away, based in Des Moines, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Largent's Inc (2.2 miles away, based in Lewiston, 4.5 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CM Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Lewiston, 4.8 stars from 112 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not filling with water.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
A leak from the water supply line tends to show up as dampness under the front of the unit; leaks at the door often trace back to a dirty, loose or damaged gasket, a bent or loose latch, or a unit that is not level. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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?
Most dishwasher repairs involve one part and an hour or so of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for West Clarkston-Highland
Most dishwasher calls in West Clarkston-Highland 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 West Clarkston-Highland Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: West Clarkston-Highland, WA
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Before you call a West Clarkston-Highland 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.