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 Homewood and the Cook County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Homewood, IL
40 repair companies serve Homewood from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Tinley Park (5), Chicago Heights (3), and Chicago (3). Distances run up to about 10 miles. 1 of them mentions dishwasher work in their listing or website. The closest is Prime Flossmoor Appliance Repair, about 1.6 miles away. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 3.1, 3.3 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
The leading options for Homewood are Alsip Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Alsip, 3.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Service Alliance (6.7 miles away, based in Calumet City, 4.8 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Service Inc. (6.3 miles away, based in Steger, 4.7 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not draining.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
If the dishwasher has no working shut-off valve of its own, close the main water supply to the house instead. 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
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.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Homewood
Before replacing a dishwasher in Homewood, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 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?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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.
Local Notes for Homewood
Most dishwasher calls in Homewood 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 Homewood Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Homewood, IL
What should I check before calling?
Can a dishwasher leak damage my floor?
Why is there standing water in my dishwasher?
How much does dishwasher repair cost in Homewood?
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Dishwasher Repair Near Homewood
Before you call a Homewood 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.