When a dishwasher quits in Poplar Grove, 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. The Poplar Grove list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Poplar Grove
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Poplar Grove. 1 of them are based in Poplar Grove itself, and the rest are spread across Rockford (9), Janesville (4), and Belvidere (3). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. 1 lists dishwasher work specifically. The closest is Expert Poplar Grove Appliance Repair, about 1.2 miles away. The 32 rated companies in range average 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 5.7, 6.1 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 52 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
Closest matches for Poplar Grove: Lyle's TV & Appliance (26.6 miles away, based in Elkhorn, 4.1 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliance Repair (15.9 miles away, based in Beloit, 5.0 stars from 43 reviews); Arrowhead Appliance Repair (22.5 miles away, based in Sycamore, 4.9 stars from 40 reviews); Assured Appliance Repair Specialists (10.1 miles away, based in Rockford, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- 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 cleaning dishes or dishwasher not filling with water.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Poplar Grove
Most dishwasher calls in Poplar Grove 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 Poplar Grove
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Poplar Grove, IL
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Before you call a Poplar Grove 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.