Most dishwasher breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the filter and drain path, the drain pump, the water inlet valve, the door latch and the controls. The Austin list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Austin
Our data shows 29 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Austin. 2 of them are based in Austin itself, and the rest are spread across Rochester (6), Stewartville (3), and Charles City (3). Nearest on the list: Donkers Hometown Appliances, around 0.7 miles out. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Austin is inside its regular service area.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.1, 19.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 29 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
Closest matches for Austin: Donkers Hometown Appliances (0.7 miles away, 4.1 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AVM Appliance Repair (27.4 miles away, based in New Richland, 5.0 stars from 30 reviews); Omega Force Appliance Repair (36.3 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.8 stars from 278 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code on the display
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Austin
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not drying dishes.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
If the dishwasher has no working shut-off valve of its own, close the main water supply to the house instead. 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
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.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Austin
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?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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?
- 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?
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.
What Austin Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Austin 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.
Before You Book in Austin
- 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?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Austin, MN
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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 Austin technician a trip for parts.