A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Mundelein list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Mundelein, IL
Within 30 miles of Mundelein there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Mundelein, and other nearby bases include Buffalo Grove (8), Vernon Hills (4), and Arlington Heights (4). The closest is A Absolute Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. 1 of them mentions dishwasher work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 38 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mundelein. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.5, 1.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
First up for Mundelein: IyJ Appliance Repairs (14.1 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); Superior Appliance Repair Wauconda (7.3 miles away, based in Wauconda, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); AMZ Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Appliance Repair Services (3.4 miles away, based in Vernon Hills, 4.8 stars from 279 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
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
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.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Mundelein
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 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?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 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?
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.
Local Notes for Mundelein
Most dishwasher calls in Mundelein 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 Mundelein Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Mundelein, IL
What does a dishwasher repair usually cost?
Should I repair or replace my dishwasher?
What should I do if my dishwasher is leaking?
Why are my dishes still wet?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Mundelein
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Before you call a Mundelein 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.