Most dishwasher breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the filter and drain path, the drain pump, the water inlet valve, the door latch and the controls. The Coeur d'Alene list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Coeur d'Alene, ID
Our data shows 32 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Coeur d'Alene. 3 of them are based in Coeur d'Alene itself, and the rest are spread across Spokane (13), Spokane Valley (8), and Dalton Gardens (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Northern Appliance, around 1.9 miles out. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Coeur d'Alene. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 32 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 1.9, 2.0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
First up for Coeur d'Alene: Pillar, Heating Air Appliance (2.0 miles away, based in Dalton Gardens, 5.0 stars from 533 reviews); Lee's Appliance Service and Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Dalton Gardens, 4.8 stars from 133 reviews); Allway Service Appliance repair & Refrigeration repair (17.7 miles away, based in Spokane Valley, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Northern Appliance (1.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 93 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- An error code on the display
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not draining.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Hand soap, dish soap or laundry detergent can make a dishwasher over-suds and spill water onto the floor; use only automatic dishwasher detergent. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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
Keep the drain hose free of kinks, twists and pinches, and follow local plumbing codes for the drain connection. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
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:
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$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?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. 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 Coeur d'Alene
Most dishwasher calls in Coeur d'Alene 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.
Idaho's Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses does not list appliance repair as a licensed profession; gas piping and gas appliance work falls under the state's HVAC licensing, which includes specialty licenses for those trades. Source: Is My Profession Licensed? - Idaho DOPL
In Idaho, you can check a license with the Idaho DOPL Search for a License or Registration or report a problem to the Idaho Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Coeur d'Alene
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Coeur d'Alene, ID
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Do you cover Coeur d'Alene and nearby towns?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
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Before you call a Coeur d'Alene 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.