Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Rochester and the Olmsted County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Rochester, MN
30 repair companies serve Rochester from within 60 miles. 6 list an address in Rochester, and the rest are spread across Stewartville (3), Faribault (3), and Austin (2). Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. Rochester is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.0, 1.4 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 30 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
First up for Rochester: Omega Force Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 278 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Med City Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance (3.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 977 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Rochester, MN (1.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- An error code on the display
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Rochester
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
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
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dishwasher in Rochester, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
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.
Dishwasher Notes for Rochester, MN
Most dishwasher calls in Rochester 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 Rochester
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Rochester, MN
Is my dishwasher worth fixing?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can a dishwasher leak damage my floor?
Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Rochester
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Before you call a Rochester 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.