When a dishwasher quits in Melrose Park, the first question is whether it is a clog you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention dishwashers at the top.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Melrose Park
Within 30 miles of Melrose Park there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Melrose Park, and the rest are spread across Oak Park (6), Chicago (4), and Elmhurst (4). Elite Appliance TechnicianLLC is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Melrose Park. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 31 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Melrose Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.2, 1.8 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
First up for Melrose Park: Leonardi Appliance (26.1 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.8 stars from 289 reviews); Alsip Appliance Repair (17.3 miles away, based in Alsip, 3.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IVAN Appliance Repairs (2.5 miles away, based in Elmwood Park, 4.7 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliance Repair Wauconda (28.7 miles away, based in Wauconda, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Melrose Park
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Melrose Park
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
Built-in dishwashers are typically specified for their own properly grounded 120-volt branch circuit protected by a 15- or 20-amp breaker or time-delay fuse, with no extension cords or adapter plugs. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
Keep the drain hose free of kinks, twists and pinches, and follow local plumbing codes for the drain connection. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dishwasher in Melrose Park, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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 Melrose Park
Most dishwasher calls in Melrose Park 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.
Before You Book in Melrose Park
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Melrose Park, IL
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Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Melrose Park
Dishwasher Repair Near Melrose Park
A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Melrose Park faster and cheaper.