Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. 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.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Detroit Lakes
11 repair companies serve Detroit Lakes from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Detroit Lakes, and the rest are spread across Fargo (5), Moorhead (2), and Pelican Rapids (1). The farthest listed company is about 52 miles out. 1 lists dishwasher work specifically. Nearest on the list: D & D Appliance, Inc., around 1.3 miles out. The 11 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Detroit Lakes is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Detroit Lakes. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 11.8, 44.0 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 11 |
The leading options for Detroit Lakes are Sears Appliance Repair (52.2 miles away, based in Wahpeton, 4.2 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); D & D Appliance, Inc. (1.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews); Pete’s Appliance Repair LLC (46.7 miles away, based in Fargo, 4.9 stars from 237 reviews); The Appliance Guy FM (44.3 miles away, based in Moorhead, 5.0 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Detroit Lakes Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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?
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?
- 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?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Detroit Lakes
Most dishwasher calls in Detroit Lakes 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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Detroit Lakes
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Detroit Lakes, MN
Why won't my dishwasher drain?
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
Is my dishwasher worth fixing?
Find Your Dishwasher Brand in Detroit Lakes
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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 Detroit Lakes technician a trip for parts.