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.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving St. Albans, WV
25 repair companies serve St. Albans from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Charleston (6), Huntington (2), and Oak Hill (2). Distances run up to about 57 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 22 businesses. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from St. Albans. St. Albans is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from St. Albans. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 7.9, 8.0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 25 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
First up for St. Albans: Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, based in St Albans, 4.3 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Scott Depot, 4.1 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Washer Wizzards ABC Appliance Repair Service (7.9 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.4 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.6 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
Water, Power and Safety First
Hand soap, dish soap or laundry detergent can make a dishwasher over-suds and spill water onto the floor; use only automatic dishwasher detergent. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in St. Albans
Before replacing a dishwasher in St. Albans, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
- 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?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. 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.
What St. Albans Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in St. Albans 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.
West Virginia's Division of Labor certifies HVAC technicians for installing, maintaining and repairing heating, ventilating and cooling system components, and the law has no specific appliance repair license or exemption. Source: West Virginia Code Chapter 21, Article 16 (HVAC technician certification), Division of Labor
In West Virginia, you can check a license with the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board License Lookup or report a problem to the West Virginia Attorney General, Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in St. Albans
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: St. Albans, WV
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Find Your Dishwasher Brand in St. Albans
Dishwasher Repair Near St. Albans
Before you call a St. Albans 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.