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 Winthrop Harbor list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Winthrop Harbor, IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Winthrop Harbor. Other nearby bases include Kenosha (7), Waukegan (6), and Racine (3). Distances run up to about 19 miles. 1 lists dishwasher work specifically. Nearest on the list: IyJ Appliance Repairs, around 4.2 miles out. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Name dishwashers in their listing | 2 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.2, 5.4, 5.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
At the top of the Winthrop Harbor list: IyJ Appliance Repairs (4.2 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); Superior Appliance Repair Wauconda (22.4 miles away, based in Wauconda, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Command Service Center, INC (13.5 miles away, based in Antioch, 5.0 stars from 818 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Winthrop Harbor
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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 Winthrop Harbor, IL
Most dishwasher calls in Winthrop Harbor 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 Winthrop Harbor Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Winthrop Harbor, IL
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
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Why are my dishes still wet?
Find Your Dishwasher Brand in Winthrop Harbor
Dishwasher Repair Near Winthrop Harbor
Write down the model and serial number from the label on the edge of the dishwasher door or tub opening, and note any error code or blinking lights. It saves a Winthrop Harbor technician a trip for parts.