Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. Below are the companies within reach of De Soto, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near De Soto
Within 30 miles of De Soto there are 15 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in De Soto, and other nearby bases include St. Louis (3), Festus (2), and Hillsboro (1). 1 of them mentions dishwasher work in their listing or website. The closest is Midwest Appliance Repair, LLC, about 8.7 miles away. The 11 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 15 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 8.7, 9.7, 9.8 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
The leading options for De Soto are Midwest Appliance Repair, LLC (8.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1,596 reviews); The Appliance Guys (25.6 miles away, based in Eureka, 4.6 stars from 3,635 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Harres Home (28.0 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.9 stars from 314 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance-Mend.com LLC (25.5 miles away, based in Fenton, 5.0 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in De Soto
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not drying 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
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Most dishwasher repairs involve one part and an hour or so of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit 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.
What De Soto Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in De Soto 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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in De Soto
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: De Soto, MO
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Before you call a De Soto 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.