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 Perry and the Dallas County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Perry
Within 30 miles of Perry there are 17 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Urbandale (5), West Des Moines (3), and Des Moines (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 19.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 17 businesses.
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| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 17 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 19.5, 20.6, 21.6 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
First up for Perry: Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling (20.6 miles away, based in Grimes, 4.9 stars from 4,448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hometown Hero Appliance Repair (22.4 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.9 stars from 889 reviews); Warners' Stellian Appliance (23.5 miles away, based in West Des Moines, 4.8 stars from 1,395 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Westside Appliance Repair (23.2 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.6 stars from 774 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Perry
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher smells bad.
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
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
Before replacing a dishwasher in Perry, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 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?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
What Perry Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Perry 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 Perry
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Perry, IA
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Perry faster and cheaper.