When a dishwasher quits in Alexandria, 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.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Alexandria
5 repair companies serve Alexandria from within 60 miles. 2 list an address in Alexandria, and other nearby bases include Little Falls (1), Richmond (1), and Willmar (1). 1 of them mentions dishwasher work in their listing or website. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.0 miles away. Across 5 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Alexandria is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alexandria. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.5, 49.3 |
First up for Alexandria: Sears Appliance Repair (55.8 miles away, based in Willmar, 4.5 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lakeside Appliance Service (1.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 24 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Crosstown Appliance Repair (50.8 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 154 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
Why Dishwashers Break Down
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not draining.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Alexandria
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
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.
Dishwasher Notes for Alexandria, MN
Most dishwasher calls in Alexandria 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.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
Questions to Ask a Alexandria 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: Alexandria, MN
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Why are my dishes still wet?
Should I repair or replace my dishwasher?
What should I do if my dishwasher is leaking?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Alexandria
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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 Alexandria technician a trip for parts.