A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Midlothian and the Cook County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Midlothian
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Midlothian. 2 list an address in Midlothian, and other nearby bases include Chicago (6), Orland Park (5), and Tinley Park (4). Distances run up to about 7 miles. The closest is Emergency Appliance Repair in Midlothian, about 0.4 miles away. 1 lists dishwasher work specifically. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Midlothian. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.5, 1.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
The leading options for Midlothian are Alsip Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Alsip, 3.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jim's Appliance Service (6.0 miles away, based in Orland Park, 4.9 stars from 128 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Orland Park, 4.5 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jim-Co Appliance Repair. (5.5 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- An error code on the display
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Midlothian
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
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
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.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Midlothian
Before replacing a dishwasher in Midlothian, 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?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $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?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Dishwasher Notes for Midlothian, IL
Most dishwasher calls in Midlothian 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 Midlothian
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Midlothian, IL
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Midlothian faster and cheaper.