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 Freeport and the Stephenson County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Freeport, IL
Within 30 miles of Freeport there are 16 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 list an address in Freeport, and the rest are spread across Rockford (7), Stockton (1), and Winnebago (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Nearest on the list: Dr Don's Appliance Repair, around 0.2 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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 16 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.8, 0.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
First up for Freeport: Senneff Appliance Services (2.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 26 reviews); A B Appliance Services & Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A B Enterprises (0.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AB Enterprises (18.1 miles away, based in Stockton, 4.6 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Freeport
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher smells bad.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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?
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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 and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Freeport, IL
Most dishwasher calls in Freeport 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 Freeport
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Freeport, IL
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Should I repair or replace my dishwasher?
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Before you call a Freeport 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.