A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. 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 Technicians Serving Cape Girardeau, MO
We found 24 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Cape Girardeau. 1 of them are based in Cape Girardeau itself, and other nearby bases include Paducah (7), Marion (2), and Jackson (1). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Cape Girardeau. 2 of them mention dishwasher work in their listing or website. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Cape Girardeau is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cape Girardeau. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 9.7, 20.7 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 24 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
At the top of the Cape Girardeau list: Sears Appliance Repair (34.0 miles away, based in Perryville, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mid America Services (34.7 miles away, based in Carbondale, 4.3 stars from 155 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.4 miles away, 4.5 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Wizard (45.6 miles away, based in Marion, 4.8 stars from 1,351 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not draining.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Cape Girardeau, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
What Cape Girardeau Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Cape Girardeau 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.
In Missouri, you can report a problem to the Missouri Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Cape Girardeau Technician
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- 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?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Cape Girardeau, MO
What should I check before calling?
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Why are my dishes still wet?
What does a dishwasher repair usually cost?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Cape Girardeau
Dishwasher Repair Near Cape Girardeau
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 Cape Girardeau technician a trip for parts.