When a dishwasher quits in Franklin Park, 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 Franklin Park and the Cook County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Franklin Park
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Franklin Park. 2 of them are based in Franklin Park itself, and the rest are spread across Chicago (9), Elmhurst (6), and Melrose Park (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 34 businesses. Franklin Park Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Franklin Park.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Franklin Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.0, 2.0 |
At the top of the Franklin Park list: Leonardi Appliance (26.4 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.8 stars from 289 reviews); Act Fast Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.7 stars from 353 reviews); Alsip Appliance Repair (19.7 miles away, based in Alsip, 3.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliance Repair Wauconda (26.4 miles away, based in Wauconda, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Franklin Park
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining 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
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Franklin Park, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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 Franklin Park Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Franklin Park 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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Franklin Park
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Franklin Park, IL
Is there anything I can try first?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
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Find Your Dishwasher Brand in Franklin Park
Dishwasher Repair Near Franklin Park
Write down the model and serial number from the label on the edge of the dishwasher door or tub opening, and note any error code or blinking lights. It saves a Franklin Park technician a trip for parts.