Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. Below are the companies within reach of Joliet, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Joliet
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Joliet. 16 of them are based in Joliet itself, and the rest are spread across Plainfield (9), Naperville (4), and Shorewood (2). Distances run up to about 13 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 30 businesses. Nearest on the list: A Johnston Appliance Repair Services, around 2.0 miles out.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 2.0, 2.0 |
At the top of the Joliet list: Leonardi Appliance (18.6 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.8 stars from 289 reviews); Felske Hvac & Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.9 stars from 256 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alsip Appliance Repair (23.7 miles away, based in Alsip, 3.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Homebears inc. (11.2 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.8 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher not draining.
Water, Power and Safety First
Shut off the dishwasher's water supply during repairs or whenever it is leaking; the valve is usually under the kitchen sink on the branch line that runs to the dishwasher, and it closes by turning clockwise. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
A dishwasher must be grounded; if the home wiring lacks a ground or the plug does not fit the outlet, a licensed electrician should correct it rather than modifying the plug. Source: Whirlpool - Dishwasher User Instructions
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Joliet, IL
Most dishwasher calls in Joliet 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 Joliet Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Joliet, IL
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Before you call a Joliet 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.