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Dishwasher Repair · Middle TN + LA
Dishwasher RepairHonest, Technician-Led Repair
Most dishwasher failures come down to a handful of affordable, available parts — a drain pump, door latch, water inlet valve, spray arm, or heating element. We diagnose the real cause first so you never replace the wrong part or scrap a dishwasher that's worth fixing.
🟢 We answer 24/7 · 365 — even at 2am. Not sure it's worth fixing? Call & talk to Ann any hour, no pressure.
Meet the Crew
The Real People Fixing Your Appliance
Teddy
Owner & founder, on the tools since 2012.
Jimmy
South Nashville & all around Middle TN.
Lee
Clarksville & Middle TN, with the shop since 2020.
Andre
3rd generation — Teddy's son, both LA shores.
John
40+ years on appliances, all over Louisiana.
Dishwasher not draining or not cleaning? Nine times out of ten it's a clogged or failed drain pump, a worn wash pump, a blocked spray arm, or a water inlet valve that isn't filling properly. Send a quick video and your model number through Ant and a real technician will tell you exactly which one it is — usually within a couple of hours.
Diagnose Your Problem
Dishwasher Symptoms
Pick the symptom that matches what your dishwasher is doing. Each page walks through the most common causes, honest pricing, and the 4-option Technician Decision Report.
Common Causes
What Usually Goes Wrong
Drain pump or drain path
A failed drain pump, a clogged hose, a stuck check valve, or debris and broken glass in the sump leave standing water at the bottom. The most common dishwasher complaint we see.
Wash pump & spray arms
If dishes come out gritty, the wash pump may be worn or the spray arms clogged with hard-water scale and food. Common in Middle TN and Louisiana's harder water.
Water inlet valve
A failing inlet valve under-fills the tub, so there's never enough water to clean — or it sticks open and overfills and leaks.
Door latch & switch
If the cycle won't start, the door latch or its switch often isn't telling the control the door is shut. An inexpensive, high-frequency fix.
Heating element & control board
No-heat washes and won't-dry complaints trace to the heating element or thermostat; dead panels and stuck cycles point to the control board.
By Brand
Dishwashers We Repair
We work on every major brand. Brand-specific pages cover the common failure patterns and parts availability for each platform.
Find Your Model Number
Where's My Model Number?
A real technician needs your model number to nail the diagnosis and bring the right part. Here's where it hides — snap a photo when you find it.
Find Your Part
Need the Part? We'll Find It.
Tell us your model and what's wrong — we identify the exact part, confirm it fits, and ship it to your door or install it. No hunting for part numbers; that's our job.
How the TDR Works
The 4-Option Decision Report
Every dishwasher repair starts with a real technician reviewing your model and symptoms. You get a Technician Decision Report with four options and real pricing — pick what works for you.
Option 1
OEM Part Only
We source the exact OEM part and ship directly to you. You install. Best for confident DIYers who want guaranteed-fit parts.
Option 2
Amazon Equivalent Part Only
We source a verified compatible part at a lower price and ship directly. You install. Cost-effective when fit is straightforward.
Option 3
OEM Part + Labor
We source the OEM part, ship it, and our technician installs it. Best when fit is critical or labor access is complex.
Option 4
Equivalent Part + Labor
We source an equivalent part, ship it, and install it. Balances cost and convenience.
Important if you choose labor: do not start the job yourself. Once an appliance has been opened or partially worked on, our technician may need to charge additional labor — or may decline to take over the repair.
Estimate Your Repair
What Will This Cost?
Pick the likely repair to see our flat labor price next to what most shops charge all-in. The exact part price comes after a quick diagnosis — you'll see the real number.
Pricing
Real Numbers, No Mystery
Quick Check (chat + tech review)$50
In-Home Diagnostic$100
Drain pump / inlet valve / latch$150-$280
Wash pump / heating element$200-$350
Control board$250-$400
Most dishwasher repairs$150-$350
Your diagnostic fee is never wasted. Every dollar you spend on the Quick Check ($50) or in-home diagnostic ($100) goes directly toward your repair labor if you decide to move forward. You're not paying for a diagnosis AND a repair — you're paying for a diagnosis that becomes a credit toward your repair. No double paying, ever.
Flat-Rate Pricing
What Dishwasher Repairs Actually Cost
We quote a flat labor price by the job — then the exact part at our real cost plus a fair margin. No mystery "all-in" number with the markup buried inside. Here's our flat labor next to what the average shop charges all-in (parts and labor bundled together) for the same job, from 2025–26 national pricing data.
RepairOur flat laborAvg shop, all-in
Drain pump$135~$175
Wash pump / motor$180~$275
Water inlet valve$120~$175
Supply line / leak$135~$175
Control / main board$205~$375
Add the part at our cost ÷ markup (we show you the real number — most shops never will), and your $50 Quick Check credits straight to the repair. Even all-in, we come in well under the national average on nearly every job — because that "average" has the markup hidden inside it.
Is It Worth Fixing?
Our Philosophy on Repair vs. Replace
For dishwashers, the math usually favors repair. Pumps, valves, latches, and spray arms are affordable and readily available, and the labor is straightforward on most platforms. The harder call is a failed control board on a newer unit, or a tub that's cracked or rusted through. The replacement calculator gives you a quick framing, and our technicians give you the real numbers on your specific machine — every situation is different.
FAQ
People Also Ask
How much does dishwasher repair cost?
Most dishwasher repairs land in the $150–$350 range. Common fixes like a drain pump, door latch, or water inlet valve are on the lower end; control boards and motors run higher. Your $50 Quick Check or $100 in-home diagnostic credits directly toward the repair.
Why is my dishwasher not draining?
The most common causes are a clogged or failed drain pump, a blocked drain hose or air gap, or a stuck check valve. Food debris and broken glass in the sump are frequent culprits. A technician confirms the exact cause before any part is ordered.
Why isn't my dishwasher cleaning the dishes?
Usually a clogged spray arm, a worn wash pump, a failed water inlet valve restricting fill, or a heating element that isn't bringing the water up to temperature. We diagnose which one it is rather than guessing.
Is it worth repairing a dishwasher?
Often yes — pumps, valves, latches, and spray arms are affordable, available parts. The harder call is a failed control board on a newer unit. Our technicians give you honest repair-vs-replace numbers for your specific model.
What dishwasher brands do you repair?
All major brands — Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Bosch, GE, Samsung, LG, Maytag, Frigidaire, Kenmore, Amana, and more.
Why is my dishwasher leaking onto the floor?
The common culprits are a worn or torn door gasket, a failing pump or sump seal, a loose hose clamp, or over-sudsing from the wrong detergent. Because a slow leak can damage cabinets and flooring, it is worth pinning down the exact source quickly rather than guessing.
See our dishwasher-leak guide →Why won’t my dishwasher start?
Start with the basics — a door that is not latching, a tripped outlet or breaker, or a stuck child-lock. If power is good and the door latches, the likely causes are the door latch switch, the control board, or a blown thermal fuse. A technician confirms which before any part is ordered.
See our dishwasher-won’t-start guide →Why does my dishwasher leave a white film or spots on dishes?
Usually hard water plus an empty rinse-aid dispenser, or the wrong detergent for your water. Refill rinse aid and try a dishwasher cleaner first; if the film persists it can point to a water-heating or fill problem the dishwasher itself needs looked at.
See our white-film guide →Why does my dishwasher smell bad?
Trapped food and grease in the filter, sump, or drain hose grow a biofilm that smells. Pull and rinse the filter, wipe the sump, and run an empty hot cycle with a dishwasher cleaner. If the odor comes back fast, the drain hose routing or a partial clog is usually behind it.
See our dishwasher-odor guide →How long does a dishwasher repair take?
Most dishwasher repairs are a single visit. Pre-diagnosing from your video and model number means we arrive with the right part, and the repair itself typically runs 45 to 90 minutes.
Do you offer same-day dishwasher repair near me?
We offer same-day and next-day dishwasher repair across Middle Tennessee and Louisiana. Send a short video of what it is doing and we text you right back to book the first open slot in your area.
Where We Service
Middle TN + Louisiana
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One Team, Every Appliance
Same honest 4-option Technician Decision Report, same technicians, across every major appliance in your home.
Get Started
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Chat with Ant — tell us what's wrong, share a quick video and your model number photo, and a real technician will build your Technician Decision Report. No hold music, no guessing, no commitment until you see your options.