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 Wixom list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Wixom, MI
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Wixom. The rest are spread across Livonia (11), Waterford Township (6), and Brighton (3). Distances run up to about 17 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 39 businesses. Nearest on the list: Batteries Plus Phone Repair, around 3.6 miles out.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.6, 3.9, 5.2 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
Closest matches for Wixom: Busen's Appliance (26.5 miles away, based in Lincoln Park, 4.5 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance (28.5 miles away, based in Detroit, 4.3 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Oakland County (12.8 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.8 stars from 1,216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AAA Service Network (11.8 miles away, based in Brighton, 4.8 stars from 3,174 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not filling with water.
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
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
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Wixom
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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.
Around Wixom
Most dishwasher calls in Wixom 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 Wixom Technician
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Wixom, MI
How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
Is there anything I can try first?
Why won't my dishwasher drain?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Wixom
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Before you call a Wixom 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.