South Florida & Tampa Bay
Dishwasher Repair in South Florida & Tampa Bay
- Same-Day Service
- Licensed & Insured
- Free Diagnostic with Repair
Common Dishwasher Issues We Fix
Not cleaning dishes
Not draining
Leaking water
Not filling with water
Unusual noises
Door latch problems
Spray arm issues
Heating element repair
Why Choose Appliance Masters?
Family-Owned
A family-owned team repairing kitchen and laundry appliances across South Florida & Tampa Bay. The price is agreed before any work starts.
Same-Day Service
Same-day or next-day appointments available. We know you can't wait — we respond fast.
Trusted by Neighbors
Most new customers come from referrals. We fix it right the first time, every time.
Upfront Pricing
Transparent pricing and solid warranty on every repair. Fully insured for your peace of mind.
A dishwasher fills, washes, heats and drains, in that order, and a fault in any step shows in the result: water left in the tub, dishes that come out dirty, a puddle on the floor. Appliance Masters repairs dishwashers in South Florida and Tampa Bay, freestanding, built-in and panel-ready, and gives the price before the repair.
Most of what goes wrong starts at the bottom of the tub. The filter there catches food, labels and broken glass, and everything the wash pump sends to the spray arms has passed through it. When it clogs, the pump starves, the arms lose pressure and the dishes on the top rack stay dirty first. The drain runs from the same sump through a hose that, in most kitchens, connects to the garbage disposal under the sink. Panel-ready models hide the door behind a cabinet front, which also hides a slow leak until the floor or the toe kick swells.
Common Dishwasher Issues
Water stands in the bottom
Clean the filter and check that the drain hose is not kinked. If the garbage disposal was replaced recently, the knockout plug in its dishwasher inlet may still be in place, and the dishwasher has nowhere to drain. If none of that applies, the drain pump is blocked or has failed.
Dishes come out dirty
Look at the spray arms: holes blocked by seeds or glass cut the pressure. Then the filter, then the detergent. When those are in order and the top rack is still dirty, the wash pump or the diverter that feeds the upper arm is tested.
Water on the floor
A leak at the front corners is the door gasket. A leak from underneath is a hose, a pump seal or a cracked sump. Foam on the floor means dish soap was used in place of dishwasher detergent, and that needs rinsing and no part.
Does not start
Check that the control lock is off and the door latches with a click. After that the latch switch, the thermal fuse on the control and the power supply are tested. A dishwasher that hums without filling has a stuck inlet valve or a jammed pump.
Dishes stay wet
Plastic always dries last. If glass and china are wet too, the heating element, the vent in the door or the rinse aid dispenser is the cause. Newer models that dry without an exposed element depend on rinse aid more than older ones do.
What You Get With Every Visit
A dishwasher repair is judged by the next wash, so the technician runs a cycle before he leaves. Appliance Masters is family-owned, names the price before the repair begins, and the diagnostic is free with the repair. The work carries a written warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
My dishwasher stopped draining after a new garbage disposal was installed. Why?▼
A new disposal comes with a plug in the dishwasher inlet. If the installer did not knock it out, the dishwasher cannot drain. It takes a few minutes to correct.
Why is there a white film on my glasses?▼
It is mineral scale or detergent residue. Use rinse aid, measure the detergent, and run an empty cycle with a dishwasher cleaner. If the film stays, the water is not reaching temperature and the heater is tested.
The display shows an error code. What should I do?▼
Write the code down and switch the dishwasher off at the breaker for a minute. If the code returns, give it to us with the model number when you call.
Do you repair panel-ready dishwashers?▼
Yes. The cabinet panel comes off and goes back on, and the door is rebalanced so it does not drop open.
Is a dishwasher worth repairing?▼
A pump, a valve, a latch or a gasket usually is. We tell you the price first, and we tell you when a replacement is the better choice.
Dishwasher Brands We Service
Our certified technicians are trained to repair all major dishwasher brands
I had issues with my dish washer and washing machine. I called Appliance Masters and they came next day and figured out the problem day of. They got the parts that I needed and came back within the week and fixed the issues. I would definitely refer them to all my friends.
Andy is so polite, professional and prompt! He fixed my dishwasher at a cost far less than buying a new one. If you are looking for someone that is trustworthy and reliable, please call him.
I highly recommend Andy! He installed both my dishwasher and microwave today and did an absolutely fantastic job. His communication was excellent from start to finish, and I was so impressed that he was able to complete everything on the very same day. He was professional, efficient, and made sure both appliances were working perfectly before he left. I will definitely be calling him again for any future projects!
Andy was very professional , work done quick and very clean 👍
Excellent work! Andy Ryabov explained in detail everything he was about to do. Professional and trustworthy.
Two young men came to repair my washing machine. They arrived on time with all the necessary equipment and tools to complete the repair. They were competent, polite and helpful and did an outstanding job on the repair. While in my home, I also had them clean out the accumulated lint in my dryer. About an hour or two after they left I had a little problem with the dryer. I called Andy and he returned to my home promptly to remedy the problem. I think these guys are great and clearly dedicated to doing a good job and leaving their customers happy at the completion of a repair. I would certainly use them again.