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 Carpentersville and the Kane County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Carpentersville
Within 30 miles of Carpentersville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Carpentersville, and the rest are spread across Elgin (11), Lake in the Hills (6), and Crystal Lake (3). Distances run up to about 11 miles. 1 of them mentions dishwasher work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Fox Valley Appliance Services & Washer, around 1.2 miles out. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Carpentersville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.5, 1.5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Carpentersville are Leonardi Appliance (25.6 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.8 stars from 289 reviews); Top Appliance Repair Dundee (1.6 miles away, based in West Dundee, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); Superior Appliance Repair Wauconda (11.8 miles away, based in Wauconda, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); Top Tier Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Elgin, 4.9 stars from 283 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Carpentersville
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
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.
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:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
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.
Local Notes for Carpentersville
Most dishwasher calls in Carpentersville 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.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
Questions to Ask a Carpentersville Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Carpentersville, IL
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Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Carpentersville
Dishwasher Repair Near Carpentersville
Before you call a Carpentersville 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.