When a dishwasher quits in Cadillac, 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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention dishwashers at the top.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Cadillac, MI
We found 22 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Cadillac. Other nearby bases include Traverse City (3), Houghton Lake (2), and Grayling (2). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. Nearest on the list: Lewis Appliance Service, around 11.9 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions dishwasher work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 22 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Cadillac is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 22 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 11.9, 13.4, 26.6 |
First up for Cadillac: Sears Appliance Repair (44.4 miles away, based in Manistee, 4.5 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lewis Appliance Service (11.9 miles away, based in Lake City, 4.7 stars from 28 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gregory's Repair (13.4 miles away, based in Le Roy, 4.5 stars from 45 reviews); Adaptive Appliances (36.0 miles away, based in Traverse City, 4.9 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Cadillac
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
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
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:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Cadillac
Most dishwasher calls in Cadillac 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.
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
In Michigan, you can check a license with the LARA Find / Verify a BCC Licensed Professional or Business or report a problem to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Cadillac Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Cadillac, MI
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What should I check before calling?
Why are my dishes still wet?
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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 Cadillac technician a trip for parts.