How Much Does It Cost to Fix a Dishwasher in Atlanta?

Typical price ranges by repair

These are general ranges homeowners commonly see across the Atlanta market. They are not quotes; your price depends on the model and the diagnosis.

• Door latch or door gasket: typically about $120 to $250. Symptoms are a dishwasher that will not start or leaks from the door.
• Drain pump: typically about $200 to $350. The main symptom is water left in the tub.
• Heating element: typically about $250 to $425. Dishes come out wet or the cycle runs very long.
• Control board: typically about $350 to $600. The dishwasher is unresponsive, erratic, or stops mid-cycle.

Minor repairs sit at the lower end, while motor, pump and board failures can approach the cost of a new mid-range dishwasher.

The three things that set the price

• Type of failure. A latch or inlet valve is a smaller part than a circulation motor or a control board, and a symptom can involve more than one part. A no-heat problem, for example, might be the element, the temperature sensor or the board.
• Brand and part cost. Bosch, KitchenAid, Samsung, LG and other brands often use proprietary parts. Genuine manufacturer parts generally cost more than generic ones but fit and last as designed, which is why we use factory-recommended parts.
• Labor time. Some repairs are done from the front panel. Others require pulling the dishwasher out from under the counter, disconnecting water and drain lines, and reinstalling it. Electronic models also take longer to diagnose.

How our pricing works

Mr. Fixer charges the $80 diagnostic fee to come out and diagnose the dishwasher. If you go ahead with the repair, the $80 is credited toward the repair. Before any work begins, the technician gives you a written estimate, so you see the full price and can decide with real numbers.

Our trucks carry common dishwasher parts, which avoids a second trip in many cases. Every dishwasher repair is backed for 60 days on parts and 60 days on labor. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Venmo, Cash App, Zelle and cash. See our prices page for more detail.

When replacing makes more sense

A common rule of thumb is to consider replacement when the repair would cost more than about half the price of a comparable new dishwasher. Replacement also deserves a look if the machine is past roughly 7 to 10 years old, has needed several repairs already, or now needs a motor or control board.

On the other hand, a dishwasher in the four to eight year range with a mechanical failure, such as a pump, latch, valve or gasket, is usually well worth repairing. Our guide to repair vs. replacement walks through the decision in more detail, and if you do replace, we also handle appliance installations.

Ways to avoid overpaying

• Do the free checks first. A clogged filter, a kinked drain hose or a disposal knockout plug causes many drain and cleaning complaints. Our dishwasher troubleshooting guide covers them.
• Do not choose on the lowest service fee alone. A cheap visit that misdiagnoses the part costs more in the end.
• Ask about the warranty on both parts and labor before agreeing to work.
• Fix the root cause. A replaced drain pump will fail again if the drain hose is still clogged or the install was wrong.
• Act on leaks quickly. Water under a dishwasher can damage flooring and cabinets, which costs far more than the repair.

When to call a technician

Call for a diagnosis when the dishwasher leaks, will not drain after you have cleaned the filter, will not start, stops mid-cycle, or leaves dishes wet and greasy even with hot water and rinse aid. Turn off power at the breaker and shut the water supply under the sink if it is leaking.

Mr. Fixer provides dishwasher repair across Atlanta, Roswell, Kennesaw and the surrounding metro area, with same-day service in most areas. Our licensed and insured technicians work on all major brands, including Bosch, GE and Samsung. Call (678) 866-3669 or schedule a visit through our booking page at any hour.

Symptoms that usually mean a cheaper fix

Not every dishwasher problem is a big repair. These symptoms often turn out to be on the lower end of the price range, or free:

• Water left in the bottom after a cycle is frequently a clogged filter, a kinked drain hose, or a blocked garbage disposal connection rather than a dead pump.
• Dishwasher will not start but the panel lights up often comes down to the door latch or switch, or a control lock that was turned on by accident.
• Leaks only from the front commonly trace to the door gasket, the wrong detergent creating suds, or a dishwasher that is not level.
• Poor cleaning is very often fixed with cleaning, loading and water temperature changes alone.

Symptoms that tend to land higher in the range include a dishwasher that hums but does not spray, a completely dead control panel, or a burning smell, which can mean a motor or board problem. Turn the breaker off if you notice a burning smell.

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