If your LG dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. The Smithfield list starts with companies that name LG, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
Dishwasher Repairs is independent and not affiliated with LG. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair LG dishwashers and other brands.
Independent LG Dishwasher Technicians, Smithfield VA
40 repair companies serve Smithfield from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Smithfield, and other nearby bases include Norfolk (9), Hampton (5), and Chesapeake (5). No company within 30 miles of Smithfield names LG in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Tommy D Appliance Repair Inc is the nearest, roughly 4.1 miles from Smithfield. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 32 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Smithfield. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.1, 4.2, 6.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 52 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Mention LG | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
First up for Smithfield: Sears Appliance Repair (28.0 miles away, based in Franklin, 4.5 stars from 184 reviews, lists Saturday hours); G H Appliance Repair (15.4 miles away, based in Yorktown, 4.9 stars from 2,845 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (12.2 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); East Coast Appliance (12.6 miles away, based in Newport News, 4.8 stars from 2,512 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
LG Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
What Makes LG Dishwasher Repairs Different
LG uses a removable mesh filter that the owner twists counterclockwise to lift out and rinse, rather than a self-cleaning grinder. Source: LG USA Support - How to Fix an LG Dishwasher That Is Not Draining (OE Error)
Common LG Dishwasher Problems
- 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
- Dishwasher making noise. LG treats fill whistling and some air-sucking sounds as normal, says rattling usually means loose dishes or an unseated filter, and flags squealing or grinding as a possible pump problem. Source: LG USA Support - LG Dishwasher Noises
Reading a LG Dishwasher Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| HE | The heater is not warming the incoming water and needs a technician. Source: LG USA Support - [LG Dishwasher] Guide to Error Codes |
| tE | A water temperature sensor fault, such as a bad connection or failed sensor, that needs a technician. Source: LG USA Support - [LG Dishwasher] Guide to Error Codes |
| 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 |
Full list: LG Dishwasher Error Codes Explained.
On Wi-Fi models, LG's ThinQ Care sends usage, maintenance and diagnostic alerts to the owner's smartphone. Source: LG USA - 24 Inch Smart Dishwasher with QuadWash and Adjustable 3rd Rack, 44dB
When to Call for LG Dishwasher Repair
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- An error code on the display
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Smithfield
Keeping a LG Dishwasher Running
- 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
- 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
Budgeting for a LG Dishwasher Repair
Price the repair before replacing a LG dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- 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?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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
- How old the dishwasher is
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
What Smithfield Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Smithfield 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.
Before You Book in Smithfield
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
LG Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Smithfield, VA
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Is my LG dishwasher worth repairing?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
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Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your LG dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Smithfield technician bring the right parts.