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 Grimes and the Polk County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Grimes
Our data shows 27 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Grimes. 1 list an address in Grimes, and other nearby bases include Des Moines (11), Urbandale (5), and West Des Moines (3). The closest is Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling, about 1.6 miles away. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.5 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 3.3, 3.7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 27 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
Closest matches for Grimes: Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling (1.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 4,448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hometown Hero Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.9 stars from 889 reviews); Warners' Stellian Appliance (7.3 miles away, based in West Des Moines, 4.8 stars from 1,395 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Westside Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.6 stars from 774 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- An error code on the display
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Grimes
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
Most dishwasher repairs involve one part and an hour or so of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 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.
What Grimes Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Grimes 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 Grimes
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Grimes, IA
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Write down the model and serial number from the label on the edge of the dishwasher door or tub opening, and note any error code or blinking lights. It saves a Grimes technician a trip for parts.