When a dishwasher quits in Chicago, the first question is whether it is a clog you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Chicago and the Cook County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Chicago
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Chicago. 25 of them are based in Chicago itself, and the rest are spread across Cicero (4), Oak Park (4), and North Riverside (3). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Nearest on the list: Dependable Appliance Repair Chicago, around 1.1 miles out.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 2.1, 2.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
The leading options for Chicago are Northside Appliance Services (4.8 miles away, 4.9 stars from 580 reviews); Alsip Appliance Repair (11.8 miles away, based in Alsip, 3.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (3.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance of Chicago (3.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 517 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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 Chicago, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit 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.
Around Chicago
City of Chicago Department of Water Management (Lake Michigan source), which supplies Chicago, reports hardness of about 129-158 mg/L as CaCO3 across 2014 quarterly plant sampling (moderately hard). Hard water leaves spots and film on glasses and builds up on dishwasher spray arms and inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: City of Chicago Department of Water Management - Comprehensive Chemical Analysis, 2014
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 Chicago Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Chicago, IL
Is there anything I can try first?
Why is there standing water in my dishwasher?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Chicago
Dishwasher Repair Near Chicago
Before you call a Chicago 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.