A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Waukegan list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Waukegan
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Waukegan. 6 of them are based in Waukegan itself, and the rest are spread across Highland Park (5), Vernon Hills (4), and Kenosha (3). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. 1 of them mentions dishwasher work in their listing or website. Land of Lincoln Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Waukegan. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.6, 1.2 |
First up for Waukegan: IyJ Appliance Repairs (4.2 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); Superior Appliance Repair Wauconda (16.2 miles away, based in Wauconda, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); AMZ Appliance Repair (14.7 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Appliance Repair Services (11.6 miles away, based in Vernon Hills, 4.8 stars from 279 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
Why Dishwashers Break Down
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
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
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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 spring repair: $50–$150 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?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. 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.
Around Waukegan
Most dishwasher calls in Waukegan 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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Waukegan
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Waukegan faster and cheaper.