Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Salem and the Marion County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Salem, IL
32 repair companies serve Salem from within 60 miles. 2 of them are based in Salem itself, and other nearby bases include Belleville (4), Centralia (3), and Olney (3). Distances run up to about 59 miles. The closest is Liberty Appliance & Repair, about 0.4 miles away. 2 of them mention dishwasher work in their listing or website. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Salem is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 22 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 32 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.2, 10.9 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 2 |
The leading options for Salem are Probst Refrigeration and Heating, Inc. (40.8 miles away, based in Effingham, 4.7 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (56.6 miles away, based in Carmi, 4.6 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Liberty Appliance & Repair (0.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (56.1 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 5,567 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Salem
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not filling with water.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
A leak from the water supply line tends to show up as dampness under the front of the unit; leaks at the door often trace back to a dirty, loose or damaged gasket, a bent or loose latch, or a unit that is not level. 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?
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:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Salem, IL
Most dishwasher calls in Salem 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.
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Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Salem
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Salem, IL
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Before you call a Salem 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.