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 Johnsburg and the McHenry County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Johnsburg
40 repair companies serve Johnsburg from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Lake in the Hills (6), McHenry (3), and Crystal Lake (3). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. 1 lists dishwasher work specifically. Nearest on the list: Pike McHenry Appliance Repair Co, around 2.4 miles out. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 3.4, 3.6 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 2 |
First up for Johnsburg: Lyle's TV & Appliance (24.9 miles away, based in Elkhorn, 4.1 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IyJ Appliance Repairs (21.7 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); Superior Appliance Repair Wauconda (9.8 miles away, based in Wauconda, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); Top Appliance Repair Dundee (19.8 miles away, based in West Dundee, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Johnsburg
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not draining.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Most dishwasher repairs involve one part and an hour or so of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 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?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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 Johnsburg Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Johnsburg 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 Johnsburg Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Johnsburg, IL
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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 Johnsburg technician a trip for parts.