When a dishwasher quits in Urbana, 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 Urbana, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Urbana
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Urbana. 1 list an address in Urbana, and other nearby bases include Champaign (6), Rantoul (2), and Savoy (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. The closest is A to Z Appliance Repair, about 0.2 miles away. The 8 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 2.4, 2.6 |
At the top of the Urbana list: Dick Van Dyke Appliance World (2.8 miles away, based in Champaign, 4.5 stars from 1,233 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Brands Appliance Repair Services- Champaign/Urbana (2.6 miles away, based in Champaign, 4.8 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Purcell Appliance Center (13.5 miles away, based in Rantoul, 4.9 stars from 282 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Champaign (6.4 miles away, based in Champaign, 4.6 stars from 766 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Urbana Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher not drying dishes.
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
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.
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:
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
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 Urbana, IL
Most dishwasher calls in Urbana 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 Urbana
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Urbana, IL
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Urbana faster and cheaper.