LG owners in Salem usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Salem, with those that mention LG first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent LG Dishwasher Technicians, Salem VA
17 repair companies serve Salem from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Salem itself, and the rest are spread across Roanoke (9), Christiansburg (2), and Vinton (1). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. Getz Appliance Repair and Refrigeration LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Salem. No company within 30 miles of Salem names LG in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Salem. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 2.9, 5.4 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention LG | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
The leading options for Salem are Sears Appliance Repair (35.1 miles away, based in Covington, 4.4 stars from 42 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Peerless Appliance Services (7.7 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.1 stars from 371 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ideal Appliance (21.5 miles away, based in Christiansburg, 4.5 stars from 29 reviews).
LG Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
What Makes LG Dishwasher Repairs Different
An overfill flow switch shuts the unit off when it senses too much water, and it can take up to 48 hours of drying with the power off for the switch to reset. Source: LG USA Support - LG Dishwasher Error Code List
Common LG Dishwasher Problems
- Dishwasher not draining. LG says to clean the mesh filter first, then look for a crushed or kinked drain hose and check the air gap and disposal knockout. Source: LG USA Support - How to Fix an LG Dishwasher That Is Not Draining (OE Error)
- Dishwasher not cleaning. LG points first to scraping large food scraps and loading so dishes don't overlap or block the spray arms, then cleaning the filter and spray arms. Source: LG USA Support - Why Your LG Dishwasher Isn't Cleaning Dishes Well and How to Fix It
LG Dishwasher Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F31 | The heat-dry fan motor is not running, on models with Dynamic Heat Dry. Source: LG USA Support - [LG Dishwasher] Guide to Error Codes |
| F37 | The Auto Open Door feature is not working; check that nothing blocks the door, then get service. Source: LG USA Support - [LG Dishwasher] Guide to Error Codes |
| IE | Not enough water is reaching the tub, often from a closed supply valve, a kinked inlet hose or low water pressure. Source: LG USA Support - [LG Dishwasher] Guide to Error Codes |
Full list: LG Dishwasher Error Codes Explained.
Signs Your LG Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Salem
Owner Care for LG Dishwashers
- Remove and rinse the filter every one to two weeks, waiting about 30 minutes after a cycle so parts have cooled. Source: LG USA Support - [LG Dishwasher] Guide to Error Codes
- Run the Tub Clean cycle with citric acid in the detergent dispenser to clean the tub. Source: LG USA Support - Why Your LG Dishwasher Isn't Cleaning Dishes Well and How to Fix It
What LG Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a LG dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- 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
- How old the dishwasher is
Local Notes for Salem
Most dishwasher calls in Salem 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.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Salem
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
LG Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Salem, VA
Why does my LG dishwasher show an error code?
Do you work for LG?
Which Salem technicians work on LG?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
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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 LG repair.