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Dishwasher Repair in Prior Lake, MN

Dishwasher repair from independent technicians serving Prior Lake, with ratings, distances and what to check before you call.

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A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. Below are the companies within reach of Prior Lake, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.

Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Prior Lake

Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Prior Lake. 1 of them are based in Prior Lake itself, and the rest are spread across Burnsville (5), Eden Prairie (5), and Hopkins (5). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Murphy Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Prior Lake.

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Tony's Appliance
2090 County Rd 42 W, Burnsville, MN 55337
6.8 mi from Prior Lake
★★★★★ 4.9 (1,214 reviews)
Saturday hours
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Warners' Stellian Appliance
7665 148th St W, Apple Valley, MN 55124
10.8 mi from Prior Lake
★★★★½ 4.7 (1,914 reviews)
Saturday hours
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Appliance Repair Pro
4599 River Bend Pl, Savage, MN 55378
5.2 mi from Prior Lake
★★★★★ 5.0 (500 reviews)
Saturday hours
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West Metro Appliance Repair
12450 Plaza Dr Ste b, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
9.8 mi from Prior Lake
★★★★★ 4.8 (173 reviews)
Saturday hours
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Affordable Marktag Appliance Repair
1020 E 146th St #102, Burnsville, MN 55337
8.9 mi from Prior Lake
★★★★★ 4.9 (108 reviews)
Saturday hours
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Twin Cities Appliance Service Center Inc
620 13th Ave S, Hopkins, MN 55343
13.1 mi from Prior Lake
★★★★★ 4.9 (1,837 reviews)
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SERVICE MATTERS Heating & Air & Appliance Repair LLC
4832 150th St W, Apple Valley, MN 55124
13.7 mi from Prior Lake
★★★★★ 4.9 (141 reviews)
Saturday hours
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Warners' Stellian Appliance
4320 12th Ave E, Shakopee, MN 55379
4.2 mi from Prior Lake
★★★★½ 4.7 (1,015 reviews)
Saturday hours
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Sears Appliance Repair
14250 Buck Hill Rd, Burnsville, MN 55306
7.7 mi from Prior Lake
★★★★½ 4.4 (160 reviews)
Saturday hours
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DD's Appliance Repair
500 E 36th St B-75, Minneapolis, MN 55408
17.0 mi from Prior Lake
★★★★★ 5.0 (51 reviews)
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West Metro Appliance Repair
18178 Minnetonka Blvd Ste 7, Wayzata, MN 55391
15.4 mi from Prior Lake
★★★★★ 5.0 (70 reviews)
Saturday hours
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A & W Home Services llc
4042 137 1/2 St, Savage, MN 55378
5.8 mi from Prior Lake
★★★★★ 5.0 (23 reviews)

Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Prior Lake. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.

By the numbers: technicians near Prior Lake
Name dishwashers in their listing0
With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews24
Three nearest companies, miles away1.4, 2.9, 4.2
Repair companies inside 30 miles60
Mention a major dishwasher brand0
Listing Saturday hours44

Closest matches for Prior Lake: Tony's Appliance (6.8 miles away, based in Burnsville, 4.9 stars from 1,214 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance (10.8 miles away, based in Apple Valley, 4.7 stars from 1,914 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Pro (5.2 miles away, based in Savage, 5.0 stars from 500 reviews, lists Saturday hours); West Metro Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Eden Prairie, 4.8 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

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Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call

  • Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
  • Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
  • Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
  • Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle

Why Dishwashers Break Down

Seals and hosesDoor gaskets harden, tub seals wear and hose clamps loosen. Leaks usually start small, under the door or behind the kick panel, before they show on the floor.
Water inlet valveAn electric valve under the dishwasher lets water in. When it sticks or its screen clogs, the dishwasher fills slowly, not at all, or keeps filling.
Heating and drying partsMany dishwashers heat water with an element in the tub and use heat, a fan or condensation to dry. A failed element or thermostat leaves dishes cold and wet.

Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit

Float and overfill protectionA float rises with the water level and trips a switch to stop the fill. A stuck float can stop the dishwasher from filling at all or let water run too long.
Filter and sumpMost dishwashers have a filter assembly at the bottom of the tub that catches food and debris. A technician pulls it, cleans the sump beneath it and checks for glass or bones before replacing any parts, because a clog can make a healthy pump look broken.
Door gasket and tub sealsLeaks under the door usually come from a hardened or torn gasket, a cracked tub, a loose hose clamp or a pump seal. A technician removes the kick panel to see where the water starts.

Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not draining.

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

More: where dishwasher leaks come from.

What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Prior Lake

Before replacing a dishwasher in Prior Lake, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:

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.

What Prior Lake Owners Should Know

Most dishwasher calls in Prior 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.

Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Prior Lake

  • What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
  • How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
  • If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?

Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Prior Lake, MN

What does a dishwasher repair usually cost?
Most companies charge a service call or diagnostic fee that is often applied to the repair if you go ahead. Common jobs such as an inlet valve, door gasket or drain pump are usually worth fixing on a dishwasher that is otherwise sound. Our dishwasher repair cost guide lists published ranges.
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
Many newer dishwashers dry by condensation and need rinse aid to dry well, especially plastics. If dishes stay soaked on a model that uses a heating element or fan, the element, thermostat or fan may have failed.
What should I do if my dishwasher is leaking?
A slow leak can soak the subfloor and cabinet before you see it. Turn off the water supply valve and the power to the dishwasher, wipe up the water and call a technician to find whether it is the door gasket, a hose, the pump or the tub.
Is my dishwasher worth fixing?
Compare the repair quote with the price of a comparable new dishwasher and consider its age. Common repairs such as inlet valves, door latches, gaskets and drain pumps are usually worth doing on a dishwasher that is otherwise in good shape. Our repair-cost guide lists published ranges.

Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Prior Lake

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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Prior Lake faster and cheaper.

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