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 Gages Lake and the Lake County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Gages Lake, IL
Within 30 miles of Gages Lake there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Waukegan (6), Buffalo Grove (5), and Vernon Hills (4). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. 2 list dishwasher work specifically. Nearest on the list: Batteries Plus Phone Repair, around 2.6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gages Lake. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.6, 2.6, 4.4 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
Closest matches for Gages Lake: IyJ Appliance Repairs (9.3 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); Superior Appliance Repair Wauconda (10.7 miles away, based in Wauconda, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); AMZ Appliance Repair (12.8 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Appliance Repair Services (8.8 miles away, based in Vernon Hills, 4.8 stars from 279 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Gages Lake
What Gets Fixed on a Gages Lake Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining 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
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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.
Around Gages Lake
Most dishwasher calls in Gages Lake 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 Gages Lake Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Gages Lake, IL
Why won't my dishwasher drain?
Why are my dishes still wet?
Is my dishwasher worth fixing?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Gages Lake
Dishwasher Repair Near Gages Lake
Before you call a Gages Lake 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.