Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Prospect Heights list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Prospect Heights, IL
40 repair companies serve Prospect Heights from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Prospect Heights itself, and other nearby bases include Arlington Heights (11), Wheeling (8), and Buffalo Grove (7). The 38 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. appliance repair be gone is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Prospect Heights.
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| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
First up for Prospect Heights: IyJ Appliance Repairs (22.5 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); Astera Heating, Cooling and Appliance repair (2.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,298 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliance Repair Wauconda (15.8 miles away, based in Wauconda, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); AMZ Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- An error code on the display
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Prospect Heights
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not filling with water.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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 Prospect Heights
Before replacing a dishwasher in Prospect Heights, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 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.
Local Notes for Prospect Heights
Most dishwasher calls in Prospect Heights 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 Prospect Heights
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Prospect Heights, IL
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Before you call a Prospect Heights 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.