Typical Florida installed cost for appliance repair (washer / dryer / dishwasher / oven): $100–$500 — a curated 2026 planning range, not a bid. The most accurate figure for your home comes from a verified local pro (free, below).
A dishwasher with standing water at the bottom usually has a clog — the filter, drain hose, or garbage-disposal connection — and the filter is often a simple DIY clean.
Handle it soon — these get more expensive with time.
Common causes:
• A clogged dishwasher filter at the bottom of the tub — the most common cause and usually cleanable
• A blocked or kinked drain hose
• A clog at the garbage-disposal connection, if the dishwasher drains through it
• A failed drain pump or a stuck check valve
• A pump replacement before the filter, hose, and disposal connection are checked
• A big repair for what's often a filter clog
• No proof of insurance or a track record — this trade isn't state-licensed in Florida
• Recommending a new dishwasher for standing water
Why is there standing water in my dishwasher?
Almost always a drainage clog — most often the filter at the bottom of the tub, which traps food and is meant to be cleaned. Also check the drain hose and, if your dishwasher drains through the garbage disposal, that connection (a new disposal with a plug left in is a classic cause). These are common DIY fixes.
How do I clean a dishwasher that won't drain?
Scoop out the standing water, then remove and rinse the filter at the bottom of the tub (twist to release on most models). Check the drain hose for kinks and the disposal connection for a clog. If it's all clear and water still won't drain, the drain pump may have failed, which is a modest repair.
Appliance repair (washer / dryer / dishwasher / oven): $100–$500 (typical ~$275)
Service call plus common parts; control boards and sealed systems are the expensive exception. The diagnostic fee is often credited toward the repair.
Curated Florida 2026 estimate — installed cost for a typical FL single-family home, not a bid.
Florida does NOT issue a state license for this trade (local licensing was preempted for most non-structural trades). What protects you instead: general-liability insurance, workers’ comp, and a real track record — exactly what our verification checks.
Whether a permit applies depends on scope — when in doubt, ask the county building department before work starts.
Basis: HB 735 (2021) local-license preemption.
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Covered: Lee · Pinellas · Sarasota · Charlotte · Hillsborough · Manatee | As of 2026-08-21 | Local numbers appear only when the sample is large enough to protect privacy.