If your Whirlpool dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. The Bothell 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.
Independent Whirlpool Dishwasher Technicians, Bothell WA
40 repair companies serve Bothell from within 30 miles. 8 list an address in Bothell, and other nearby bases include Kirkland (9), Woodinville (5), and Mountlake Terrace (4). Distances run up to about 7 miles. None of the companies within 30 miles mention Whirlpool by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. The closest is ApplianceASAP Company, about 0.7 miles away. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bothell. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.1, 1.4 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention Whirlpool | 0 |
At the top of the Bothell list: Sears Appliance Repair (83.0 miles away, based in Chehalis, 4.4 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Whirlpool Corporation (48.6 miles away, based in Spanaway, 2.3 stars from 47 reviews); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (2.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fixers (4.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Whirlpool Dishwasher
How Whirlpool Dishwashers Are Built
A float switch tied to the drip tray senses leaked water, and water in the tray sets code F8E4 so the owner should check the water connections. Source: Whirlpool - Dishwasher Error Codes: Reading
What Whirlpool Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
Reading a Whirlpool Dishwasher Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F8E2 | Fill valve electrical error; check the inlet valve connection and reset power. Source: Whirlpool - F8E2 Dishwasher |
| F6E4 | Water float switch problem, often triggered by an unlevel dishwasher; level the unit and reset power. Source: Whirlpool - F6E4 Dishwasher |
| F7E2 | Wash motor error; reset power and seek service if the code returns. Source: Whirlpool - Dishwasher Error Codes: Reading |
Full list: Whirlpool Dishwasher Error Codes Explained.
Whirlpool Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- An error code on the display
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Bothell
Care Whirlpool Recommends for Its Dishwashers
- Keep the rinse aid dispenser filled and raise the setting gradually if dishes show spots or stay wet. Source: Whirlpool - Not Drying - Dishwasher
- 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.
Budgeting for a Whirlpool Dishwasher Repair
Most Whirlpool dishwasher repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $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?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit 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
- How old the dishwasher is
- 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
Dishwasher Notes for Bothell, WA
Most dishwasher calls in Bothell 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.
Questions to Ask a Bothell Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair Whirlpool dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Whirlpool Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Bothell, WA
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Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
How do I find a technician who knows Whirlpool dishwashers?
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Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Whirlpool dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Bothell technician bring the right parts.