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 Northlake and the Cook County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Northlake
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Northlake. Other nearby bases include Elmhurst (6), Chicago (4), and Melrose Park (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Nearest on the list: Berkeley Appliance Repair Pros, around 1.8 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Northlake. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 1.8, 2.4 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 2 |
Closest matches for Northlake: Leonardi Appliance (24.5 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.8 stars from 289 reviews); Act Fast Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.7 stars from 353 reviews); Alsip Appliance Repair (18.9 miles away, based in Alsip, 3.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliance Repair Wauconda (27.0 miles away, based in Wauconda, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not drying dishes.
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
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
When a dishwasher drains into a garbage disposer, the disposer's drain plug must be knocked out first; if it is left in, the dishwasher will not drain. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Northlake, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Northlake, IL
Most dishwasher calls in Northlake 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 Northlake
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Northlake, IL
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Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Northlake
Dishwasher Repair Near Northlake
A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Northlake faster and cheaper.