Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Cedar Rapids and the Linn County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Cedar Rapids
We found 32 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Cedar Rapids. 18 of them are based in Cedar Rapids itself, and other nearby bases include Marion (4), Iowa City (3), and Robins (1). Distances run up to about 24 miles. Atlas Appliance Repair Services is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Cedar Rapids. 2 of them mention dishwasher work in their listing or website. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.9, 0.9 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 32 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
Closest matches for Cedar Rapids: Liberty Appliance Repair Services (14.9 miles away, based in North Liberty, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews); Parker Appliance Repair Professionals (18.8 miles away, based in Martelle, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lampe Appliance Services (3.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 215 reviews); B & K Appliance Services Inc (5.6 miles away, based in Marion, 5.0 stars from 49 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Cedar Rapids
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not filling with water.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Shut off the dishwasher's water supply during repairs or whenever it is leaking; the valve is usually under the kitchen sink on the branch line that runs to the dishwasher, and it closes by turning clockwise. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
Built-in dishwashers are typically specified for their own properly grounded 120-volt branch circuit protected by a 15- or 20-amp breaker or time-delay fuse, with no extension cords or adapter plugs. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dishwasher in Cedar Rapids, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Cedar Rapids, IA
Most dishwasher calls in Cedar Rapids 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.
Iowa does not issue a general appliance repair technician license; the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board licenses plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration and hydronic work, and state law carves out a special restricted license only for utility employees who repair appliances. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
In Iowa, you can check a license with the Iowa DIAL Find a Record or License (Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board public search) or report a problem to the Iowa Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Cedar Rapids
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Cedar Rapids, IA
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Cedar Rapids faster and cheaper.