If your GE dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. The Shoreline list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
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Independent GE Dishwasher Technicians, Shoreline WA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Shoreline. 3 list an address in Shoreline, and other nearby bases include Seattle (10), Bothell (6), and Edmonds (5). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. None of the companies within 30 miles mention GE by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 34 businesses.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
|---|---|
| Mention GE | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.4, 1.4 |
Closest matches for Shoreline: GE Monogram Repair Kirkland (8.5 miles away, based in Kirkland, 5.0 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (79.3 miles away, based in Chehalis, 4.4 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (5.1 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home Care Appliances Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your GE Dishwasher
How GE Dishwashers Are Built
The drain hose must have a high loop fastened under the counter at the height in the installation instructions unless an air gap is installed, and the drain hose should not run more than 72 inches high. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Does Not Drain
What GE Says to Check First
- 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 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
Signs Your GE Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Shoreline Dishwasher Call
Owner Care for GE 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
- 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
Brand guides: GE Dishwasher Not Draining: What to Check.
What GE Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a GE dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- 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
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
Dishwasher Notes for Shoreline, WA
Most dishwasher calls in Shoreline 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 Shoreline
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- How often do you repair GE dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
GE Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Shoreline, WA
Why does my GE dishwasher show an error code?
Is my GE dishwasher worth repairing?
How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
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Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your GE dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Shoreline technician bring the right parts.