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 Grand Forks, ND
We found 5 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Grand Forks. 3 of them are based in Grand Forks itself, and other nearby bases include Thief River Falls (2). Bud & Ralph's Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Grand Forks. Across 5 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.2 stars. Grand Forks is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Grand Forks. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 2.1, 2.3 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 1 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 5 |
First up for Grand Forks: Bud & Ralph's Appliance Service (0.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 223 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 3.4 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 3.4 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rick's Appliance. (43.5 miles away, based in Thief River Falls, 3.6 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher not filling with water.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
Shut off the dishwasher's water supply during repairs or whenever it is leaking; the valve is usually under the kitchen sink on the branch line that runs to the dishwasher, and it closes by turning clockwise. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- 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?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Dishwasher Notes for Grand Forks, ND
Most dishwasher calls in Grand Forks 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 North Dakota, you can check a license with the North Dakota Secretary of State FirstStop contractor search or report a problem to the North Dakota Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Grand Forks
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Grand Forks, ND
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Grand Forks faster and cheaper.