A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Decorah and the Winneshiek County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Decorah
Within 60 miles of Decorah there are 20 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across La Crosse (4), Charles City (3), and Stewartville (3). The closest is American Appliance Service, about 37.8 miles away. Across 19 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Decorah is inside its regular service area.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 20 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 37.8, 40.1, 43.8 |
At the top of the Decorah list: Appliance Plus (43.8 miles away, based in Oelwein, 4.9 stars from 271 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (48.1 miles away, based in Charles City, 4.7 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Plus (58.5 miles away, based in Independence, 5.0 stars from 82 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.5 miles away, based in La Crosse, 4.2 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Decorah
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not draining.
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
To keep dirty water from siphoning back into the dishwasher, the drain hose is run in a high loop (at least 32 inches high in GE's instructions) or through an air gap; an air gap is called for when local code requires it or when the drain connection sits less than 18 inches above the floor. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit 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.
Local Notes for Decorah
Most dishwasher calls in Decorah 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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Decorah
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Decorah, IA
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Dishwasher Repair Near Decorah
A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Decorah faster and cheaper.