When a dishwasher quits in Rock Falls, 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. Below are the companies within reach of Rock Falls, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Rock Falls
Within 60 miles of Rock Falls there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Freeport (6), Moline (4), and Clinton (3). The farthest listed company is about 46 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 34 businesses. Johnson Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Rock Falls. Rock Falls is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rock Falls. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 49 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 3.4, 11.8 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
Closest matches for Rock Falls: Johnson Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, based in Sterling, 4.3 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TMI - Total Maintenance, Inc. Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing (46.0 miles away, based in Bettendorf, 4.9 stars from 3,304 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Village Home Stores (32.5 miles away, based in Geneseo, 4.9 stars from 585 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zirkelbach Home Appliance (26.0 miles away, based in Clinton, 4.7 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Rock Falls
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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?
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:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Rock Falls, IL
Most dishwasher calls in Rock Falls 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 Rock Falls Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Rock Falls, IL
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Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Rock Falls
Dishwasher Repair Near Rock Falls
Before you call a Rock Falls 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.