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 Idaho Falls and the Bonneville County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Idaho Falls
Our data shows 16 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Idaho Falls. 4 of them are based in Idaho Falls itself, and the rest are spread across Blackfoot (3), Rexburg (3), and Pocatello (3). Distances run up to about 56 miles. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. A-Z Appliance Repair, LLC is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Idaho Falls. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Idaho Falls is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Idaho Falls. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 16 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 2.3, 2.5 |
At the top of the Idaho Falls list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sarah's Appliance Repair LLC (2.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Tech Appliance Repair. (10.9 miles away, based in Rigby, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Batteries Plus Phone Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Idaho Falls
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not filling with water.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
A leak from the water supply line tends to show up as dampness under the front of the unit; leaks at the door often trace back to a dirty, loose or damaged gasket, a bent or loose latch, or a unit that is not level. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Idaho Falls
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:
- 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?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 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?
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.
What Idaho Falls Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Idaho Falls 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.
Before You Book in Idaho Falls
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Idaho Falls, ID
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Before you call a Idaho Falls 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.