When a dishwasher quits in Waconia, the first question is whether it is a clog you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. The Waconia list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Waconia, MN
40 repair companies serve Waconia from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Waconia, and the rest are spread across Eden Prairie (5), Hopkins (5), and Plymouth (4). Distances run up to about 25 miles. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. The closest is Universal Appliance Repair, about 0.6 miles away.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 4.8, 6.5 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
First up for Waconia: West Metro Appliance Repair (17.5 miles away, based in Eden Prairie, 4.8 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Twin Cities Appliance Service Center Inc (19.1 miles away, based in Hopkins, 4.9 stars from 1,837 reviews); West Metro Appliance Repair (15.5 miles away, based in Wayzata, 5.0 stars from 70 reviews, lists Saturday hours); St Boni Appliance-Refrigeration Services (4.8 miles away, based in St Bonifacius, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Waconia
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Water, Power and Safety First
If the dishwasher has no working shut-off valve of its own, close the main water supply to the house instead. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
Built-in dishwashers are typically specified for their own properly grounded 120-volt branch circuit protected by a 15- or 20-amp breaker or time-delay fuse, with no extension cords or adapter plugs. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation 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.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Waconia
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
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.
Local Notes for Waconia
Most dishwasher calls in Waconia 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 Waconia
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Waconia, MN
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Why won't my dishwasher drain?
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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 Waconia technician a trip for parts.