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 Northfield
Within 30 miles of Northfield there are 36 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Burnsville (5), Bloomington (4), and Faribault (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. The closest is Brent's Appliance Service, about 11.0 miles away. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 11.0, 12.0, 13.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 36 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
First up for Northfield: Tony's Appliance (21.3 miles away, based in Burnsville, 4.9 stars from 1,214 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance (19.4 miles away, based in Apple Valley, 4.7 stars from 1,914 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Appliance (13.0 miles away, based in Faribault, 4.9 stars from 213 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SERVICE MATTERS Heating & Air & Appliance Repair LLC (19.1 miles away, based in Apple Valley, 4.9 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
When a dishwasher drains into a garbage disposer, the disposer's drain plug must be knocked out first; if it is left in, the dishwasher will not drain. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Northfield
Before replacing a dishwasher in Northfield, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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.
Around Northfield
Most dishwasher calls in Northfield 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 Northfield Technician
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Northfield, MN
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Dishwasher Repair Near Northfield
Before you call a Northfield 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.