A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Sturgis and the St. Joseph County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Sturgis, MI
16 repair companies serve Sturgis from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Sturgis itself, and other nearby bases include Elkhart (3), Goshen (2), and Kendallville (2). 1 lists dishwasher work specifically. Nearest on the list: TC Appliance, around 0.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 15 businesses.
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.
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 16 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 10.4, 13.7 |
At the top of the Sturgis list: Sears Appliance Repair (24.8 miles away, based in Coldwater, 4.1 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TC Appliance (0.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 152 reviews); SCG Appliances (17.9 miles away, based in Middlebury, 4.6 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jegs Appliance Service (10.4 miles away, based in Centreville, 2.7 stars from 7 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
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:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 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?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
Around Sturgis
Most dishwasher calls in Sturgis 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.
Before You Book in Sturgis
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Sturgis, MI
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Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Sturgis
Dishwasher Repair Near Sturgis
Before you call a Sturgis technician, clean the filter at the bottom of the tub, run the kitchen faucet until the water is hot and check that the drain hose under the sink is not kinked. If the problem stays, have the model number ready.