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 Lemont and the Cook County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Lemont, IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lemont. 2 list an address in Lemont, and the rest are spread across Darien (6), Orland Park (5), and Naperville (5). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Lemont Appliance Repair Pros is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Lemont. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 3.1, 4.9 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
Closest matches for Lemont: Leonardi Appliance (18.7 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.8 stars from 289 reviews); Alsip Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Alsip, 3.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (5.3 miles away, based in Darien, 5.0 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jim's Appliance Service (7.8 miles away, based in Orland Park, 4.9 stars from 128 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not draining.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Lemont, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
- 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?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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 Lemont Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Lemont 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 Lemont
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Lemont, IL
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Why won't my dishwasher drain?
Why are my dishes still wet?
Are you affiliated with any dishwasher brand?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Lemont
Dishwasher Repair Near Lemont
Before you call a Lemont 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.