If your Whirlpool dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. The Windcrest list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
Dishwasher Repairs is independent and not affiliated with Whirlpool. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Whirlpool dishwashers and other brands.
Whirlpool Dishwasher Repair Near Windcrest
Within 30 miles of Windcrest there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include San Antonio (24), Converse (6), and Schertz (5). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Nearest on the list: San Antonio Appliance Repair Specialists, around 1.1 miles out. None of the repair companies near Windcrest name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Windcrest. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Mention Whirlpool | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.3, 1.5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Windcrest list: ProStar Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.9 stars from 1,515 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick Tweak Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 264 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of San Antonio (2.6 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.6 stars from 796 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.8 stars from 443 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Dishwasher Lines and Features
How Whirlpool Dishwashers Are Built
Whirlpool uses a removable two-part filter, an upper assembly that twists out a quarter turn and a lower filter beneath it, and some models instead use self-cleaning filters that rely on water pressure. Source: Whirlpool - How to Clean the Dishwasher Filters
What Whirlpool Says to Check First
- Dishwasher not drying. Whirlpool says to check that rinse aid is filled and a heated dry option is selected, then angle dishes so water runs off and keep plastics on the top rack. Source: Whirlpool - Not Drying - Dishwasher
- Dishwasher not cleaning. Whirlpool says to run hot water at the sink first, clean the filter, make sure the spray arms spin freely, and load dishes facing the spray arms without stacking. Source: Whirlpool - Dishwasher Not Cleaning
What Whirlpool Dishwasher Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F3E2 | Possible thermistor or optical water indicator (OWI) sensor problem. Source: Whirlpool - F3E2 Dishwasher |
| F6E4 | Water float switch problem, often triggered by an unlevel dishwasher; level the unit and reset power. Source: Whirlpool - F6E4 Dishwasher |
| F2E1 | Possible stuck key or console (user interface) error. Source: Whirlpool - F2E1 Dishwasher |
Full list: Whirlpool Dishwasher Error Codes Explained.
Whirlpool Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Windcrest Dishwasher Call
Care Whirlpool Recommends for Its Dishwashers
- Make sure the spray arms turn freely and are not blocked by dishes. Source: Whirlpool - Dishwasher Not Cleaning
- Clean manual-clean filters about once a month, or every two weeks in busy households, rinsing them under running water with a soft brush and never a wire brush. Source: Whirlpool - How to Clean the Dishwasher Filters
Brand guides: Whirlpool Dishwasher Not Draining: What to Check.
What Whirlpool Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Most Whirlpool dishwasher repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 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?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 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?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
- How old the dishwasher is
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
What Windcrest Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Windcrest 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.
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, ยง1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Windcrest
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Whirlpool Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Windcrest, TX
How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
Why does my Whirlpool dishwasher show an error code?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Whirlpool 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.