If your GE dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions GE and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Independent GE Dishwasher Technicians, Cayce SC
28 repair companies serve Cayce from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Cayce, and the rest are spread across Columbia (16), Lexington (3), and West Columbia (2). Of those, 1 mentions GE by name. Nearest on the list: Sloan Appliance Service Inc., around 2.0 miles out. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 28 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 2.7, 4.0 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| Mention GE | 1 |
The leading options for Cayce are Sears Appliance Repair (28.8 miles away, based in Lugoff, 4.3 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sloan Appliance Service Inc. (2.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 2,353 reviews); Appliance Professional (7.0 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.8 stars from 1,369 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Clipper Headquarters (5.2 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.8 stars from 52 reviews).
Know Your GE Dishwasher
What Makes GE Dishwasher Repairs Different
Many models use removable fine and ultra fine filters at the bottom of the tub that the owner must take out and rinse, and some water sitting in the sump is normal on ultra fine filter models. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Does Not Drain
Active Flood Protect on GE Profile models detects water leaks and helps prevent overflows. Source: GE Appliances - GE Profile Dishwashers
What GE Says to Check First
- Dishwasher not cleaning. GE starts with installation: confirm the unit is on the hot water line, is level, and has a drain hose no higher than 72 inches, then clean filters and clear wash arm jets. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Poor Wash Performance
- Dishwasher leaking. GE says to use only automatic dishwasher detergent, inspect and clean the door gasket, make sure the lower wash arm spins freely, and confirm the unit is level. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher FAQs
Connected GE Profile dishwashers send SmartHQ app alerts when something keeps a load from washing well, along with cycle status and remote control lock. Source: GE Appliances - Connected Dishwashers
Signs Your GE Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Care GE Recommends for Its Dishwashers
- On models with removable fine and ultra fine filters, take them out and clean them about once a month. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Poor Wash Performance
- Keep liquid rinse aid in the dispenser, which GE calls the most important factor for getting dishes dry. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher FAQs
Brand guides: GE Dishwasher Not Draining: What to Check.
Budgeting for a GE Dishwasher Repair
Most GE dishwasher repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
Around Cayce
Most dishwasher calls in Cayce 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.
South Carolina does not issue a license specific to appliance repair; mechanical work such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial-scale jobs and by the Residential Builders Commission for residential HVAC and plumbing. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
In South Carolina, you can check a license with the SC LLR License Lookup or report a problem to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
Questions to Ask a Cayce Technician
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- How often do you repair GE dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
GE Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Cayce, SC
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Clean the filter, check the drain hose under the sink and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a GE repair.