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 Knoxville and the Marion County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Knoxville
We found 36 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Knoxville. The rest are spread across Des Moines (11), Urbandale (5), and West Des Moines (3). The farthest listed company is about 55 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 22.6 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Knoxville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 22.6, 24.2, 26.6 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 36 |
At the top of the Knoxville list: Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling (42.0 miles away, based in Grimes, 4.9 stars from 4,448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hometown Hero Appliance Repair (40.2 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.9 stars from 889 reviews); Warners' Stellian Appliance (40.6 miles away, based in West Des Moines, 4.8 stars from 1,395 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Metro Appliance Repair (32.4 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.7 stars from 613 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code on the display
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Knoxville
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
Water, Power and Safety First
If the dishwasher has no working shut-off valve of its own, close the main water supply to the house instead. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
When a dishwasher drains into a garbage disposer, the disposer's drain plug must be knocked out first; if it is left in, the dishwasher will not drain. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Knoxville, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- 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 Knoxville Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Knoxville 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 Knoxville
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Knoxville, IA
Should I repair or replace my dishwasher?
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What does a dishwasher repair usually cost?
Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Knoxville
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Before you call a Knoxville technician, clean the filter at the bottom of the tub, run the kitchen faucet until the water is hot and check that the drain hose under the sink is not kinked. If the problem stays, have the model number ready.