A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. 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 Forest Lake
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Forest Lake. 3 list an address in Forest Lake, and other nearby bases include Blaine (5), Ham Lake (3), and Maplewood (3). Distances run up to about 21 miles. The closest is Bilder Appliance Repair Minnesota, about 2.5 miles away. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.5, 3.0, 3.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Forest Lake are Anderson's Mechanical Services LLC (14.7 miles away, based in Blaine, 4.8 stars from 1,207 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 201 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Minnesota Appliance Repair (17.9 miles away, based in North Branch, 5.0 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fixsota Appliance SolutionZ (14.5 miles away, based in Blaine, 5.0 stars from 83 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Forest Lake
What Gets Fixed on a Forest Lake Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not draining.
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
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:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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.
Local Notes for Forest Lake
Most dishwasher calls in Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake
- 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?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Forest Lake, MN
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Find Your Dishwasher Brand in Forest Lake
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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 Forest Lake technician a trip for parts.