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 Livonia list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Livonia
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Livonia. 11 list an address in Livonia, and other nearby bases include Detroit (11), Dearborn Heights (3), and Southfield (3). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. Nearest on the list: Mr. Appliance of Oakland County, around 1.0 miles out. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.2, 1.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
Closest matches for Livonia: Busen's Appliance (14.4 miles away, based in Lincoln Park, 4.5 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance (20.2 miles away, based in Detroit, 4.3 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Oakland County (1.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Samco Facilities Maintenance (1.8 miles away, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Livonia
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
Shut off the dishwasher's water supply during repairs or whenever it is leaking; the valve is usually under the kitchen sink on the branch line that runs to the dishwasher, and it closes by turning clockwise. 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
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
What Livonia Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Livonia 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 Livonia Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Livonia, MI
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Livonia faster and cheaper.