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. 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 Minneapolis
40 repair companies serve Minneapolis from within 30 miles. 13 list an address in Minneapolis, and other nearby bases include St Paul (9), Hopkins (5), and Bloomington (4). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. Appliance Repair Emergency Services is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Minneapolis. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.8, 1.0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Minneapolis: Warners' Stellian Corporate Headquarters and Warehouse (7.0 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.8 stars from 3,027 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DD's Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 51 reviews); Omega Force Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Elevate Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in St Paul, 5.0 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- An error code on the display
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Minneapolis
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
A dishwasher must be grounded; if the home wiring lacks a ground or the plug does not fit the outlet, a licensed electrician should correct it rather than modifying the plug. Source: Whirlpool - Dishwasher User Instructions
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis Water Works (City of Minneapolis Public Works), which supplies Minneapolis, reports hardness of about 93 mg/L (5.4 grains per gallon) total hardness as CaCO3 in plant effluent, monthly average. Hard water leaves spots and film on glasses and builds up on dishwasher spray arms and inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: Minneapolis Water Works Monthly Plant Effluent Water Analysis, June 2026
The Lowry Hill East Residential Historic District is a streetcar-era neighborhood of mostly 2 to 2.5-story wood-frame houses, largely Colonial Revival and Queen Anne, built roughly 1882-1920. Source: Lowry Hill East Residential Historic District - City of Minneapolis
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 Minneapolis
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Minneapolis, MN
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Before you call a Minneapolis 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.