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 West Des Moines and the Polk County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving West Des Moines, IA
Within 30 miles of West Des Moines there are 27 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in West Des Moines, and the rest are spread across Des Moines (11), Urbandale (5), and Ankeny (2). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. The closest is Central Appliances West, about 1.5 miles away. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from West Des Moines. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 2.1, 3.1 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 27 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
Closest matches for West Des Moines: Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling (7.5 miles away, based in Grimes, 4.9 stars from 4,448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hometown Hero Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.9 stars from 889 reviews); Warners' Stellian Appliance (2.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,395 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Central Appliances West (1.5 miles away, 4.0 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in West Des Moines
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
A dishwasher must be grounded; if the home wiring lacks a ground or the plug does not fit the outlet, a licensed electrician should correct it rather than modifying the plug. Source: Whirlpool - Dishwasher User Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in West Des Moines
Before replacing a dishwasher in West Des Moines, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. 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 West Des Moines, IA
Most dishwasher calls in West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: West Des Moines, IA
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Before you call a West Des Moines 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.