A GE dishwasher shares most of its basic parts with other dishwashers, but its filter design, drying system, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. The College Place list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with GE, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on GE Dishwashers Near College Place
17 repair companies serve College Place from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Pasco (4), Walla Walla (3), and Kennewick (3). Nearest on the list: Batteries Plus Phone Repair, around 2.2 miles out. No company within 60 miles of College Place names GE in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 17 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether College Place is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Mention GE | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 17 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 6.2, 6.8 |
Closest matches for College Place: Sears Appliance Repair (86.2 miles away, based in Moses Lake, 3.9 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Batteries Plus Phone Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Walla Walla, 4.8 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Valley Blue Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Walla Walla, 5.0 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tompkins Appliance Services (6.2 miles away, based in Walla Walla, 4.5 stars from 72 reviews).
Know Your GE Dishwasher
How GE Dishwashers Are Built
The UltraFresh System empties the water sump after the cycle and uses a fan to pull fresh air through the tub to limit odor. Source: GE Appliances - GE Profile Dishwashers
What GE Says to Check First
- Dishwasher not filling. GE says to confirm the hot water valve under the sink is fully open and the supply line is not kinked, then check that the flood float moves freely. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher FAQs
- 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
When to Call for GE Dishwasher Repair
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Care GE Recommends for Its Dishwashers
- Run hot water at the kitchen sink before starting a cycle so the dishwasher fills with the hottest water, which should be at least 120 degrees F. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Poor Wash Performance
- Run an empty hot cycle with a dishwasher cleaner to remove grease and lime scale from filters, spray arms and internal piping. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher FAQs
Brand guides: GE Dishwasher Not Draining: What to Check.
Budgeting for a GE Dishwasher Repair
A GE dishwasher repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- How old the dishwasher is
What College Place Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in College Place 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.
Before You Book in College Place
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
GE Dishwasher Repair FAQs: College Place, WA
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
Is my GE dishwasher worth repairing?
Is this GE customer service?
Other Dishwasher Repair in College Place
GE Dishwasher Repair Near College Place
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.