GE owners in Colville usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. 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, Colville WA
Our data shows 8 appliance repair companies inside a 62-mile radius of Colville. Other nearby bases include Spokane (6), Valley (1), and Chattaroy (1). Distances run up to about 61 miles. The closest is ABC Economy Appliance Hospital, about 26.8 miles away. None of the companies within 62 miles mention GE by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Across 5 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Colville is inside its regular service area.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (62 mi) | 8 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 26.8, 48.3, 58.1 |
| Mention GE | 0 |
First up for Colville: Sears Appliance Repair (75.2 miles away, based in Omak, 4.4 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABC Economy Appliance Hospital (26.8 miles away, based in Valley); AAR - All Appliance Repair LLC (48.3 miles away, based in Chattaroy, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mike's Repair Shop (58.1 miles away, based in Spokane, 4.9 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Dishwasher Lines and Features
How GE Dishwashers Are Built
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
GE Dishwasher Symptoms and First Checks
- Dishwasher odor. GE says to scrub the filter, run an empty hot cycle with a cleaner, and confirm the drain hose has a high loop or air gap to stop sink water from siphoning back. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher FAQs
- Dishwasher not draining. GE says to clean the fine and ultra fine filters and clear the sump first, then check for a disposer drain plug, a kinked drain hose, and a missing high loop or clogged air gap. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Does Not Drain
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
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a GE Dishwasher Running
- Clear blocked wash arm jets with a small object such as a paper clip or tweezers, taking care not to damage them. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Poor Wash Performance
- 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
Brand guides: GE Dishwasher Not Draining: What to Check.
What GE Dishwasher Repairs Cost
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 repair: $100–$250 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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
Around Colville
Most dishwasher calls in Colville 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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Colville
- How often do you repair GE dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
GE Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Colville, WA
Why does my dishwasher smell?
How do I find a technician who knows GE dishwashers?
Is this GE customer service?
Should I repair or replace my GE dishwasher?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your GE dishwasher's label, usually on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.