When a dishwasher quits in Oak 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.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Oak Park
Within 30 miles of Oak Park there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 7 list an address in Oak Park, and the rest are spread across Chicago (10), Cicero (4), and Elmwood Park (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Nearest on the list: Solid Oak Park Appliance Repair, around 0.3 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.7, 0.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Oak Park: Leonardi Appliance (29.3 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.8 stars from 289 reviews); Alsip Appliance Repair (15.2 miles away, based in Alsip, 3.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IVAN Appliance Repairs (2.4 miles away, based in Elmwood Park, 4.7 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (4.3 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 1,053 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Water, Power and Safety First
If the dishwasher has no working shut-off valve of its own, close the main water supply to the house instead. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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?
Most dishwasher repairs involve one part and an hour or so of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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?
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.
Around Oak Park
Most dishwasher calls in Oak 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 Oak Park
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Oak Park, IL
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Find Your Dishwasher Brand in Oak Park
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Before you call a Oak Park 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.