A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. 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.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Whitmore Lake
40 repair companies serve Whitmore Lake from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Livonia (11), Ann Arbor (5), and Brighton (3). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 39 businesses. The closest is AAA Service Network, about 3.7 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Whitmore Lake. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.7, 6.9, 7.9 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
First up for Whitmore Lake: AAA Service Network (3.7 miles away, based in Brighton, 4.8 stars from 3,174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Michigan Appliance Repair (10.1 miles away, based in Ann Arbor, 4.7 stars from 2,578 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater Livingston County (7.9 miles away, based in Brighton, 4.8 stars from 957 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Oakland County (19.6 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.8 stars from 1,216 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
Why Dishwashers Break Down
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Whitmore Lake
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not draining.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
Hand soap, dish soap or laundry detergent can make a dishwasher over-suds and spill water onto the floor; use only automatic dishwasher detergent. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
A dishwasher must be grounded; if the home wiring lacks a ground or the plug does not fit the outlet, a licensed electrician should correct it rather than modifying the plug. Source: Whirlpool - Dishwasher User Instructions
Keep the drain hose free of kinks, twists and pinches, and follow local plumbing codes for the drain connection. 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:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 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.
Around Whitmore Lake
Most dishwasher calls in Whitmore Lake 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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Whitmore Lake
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Whitmore Lake, MI
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Before you call a Whitmore Lake 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.