A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Bemidji list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Bemidji
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 74-mile radius of Bemidji. 2 of them are based in Bemidji itself, and the rest are spread across Park Rapids (1), Detroit Lakes (1), and Grand Rapids (1). Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. MJB Home Center is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Bemidji. Bemidji is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Repair companies inside 74 miles | 6 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 2.0, 34.0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
First up for Bemidji: MJB Home Center (0.7 miles away, 4.5 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home Repair Professionals (2.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); Gapp Appliance Service (34.0 miles away, based in Park Rapids, 4.7 stars from 15 reviews); D & D Appliance, Inc. (65.0 miles away, based in Detroit Lakes, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- An error code on the display
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Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
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
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
To keep dirty water from siphoning back into the dishwasher, the drain hose is run in a high loop (at least 32 inches high in GE's instructions) or through an air gap; an air gap is called for when local code requires it or when the drain connection sits less than 18 inches above the floor. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Most dishwasher repairs involve one part and an hour or so of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 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.
What Bemidji Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Bemidji 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 Bemidji Technician
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
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Before you call a Bemidji 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.