When a dishwasher quits in Elkhorn, 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 Elkhorn list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Elkhorn, WI
33 repair companies serve Elkhorn from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Elkhorn, and the rest are spread across Janesville (4), Beloit (3), and McHenry (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. The closest is Lyle's TV & Appliance, about 0.2 miles away. Of those, 1 mentions dishwasher work by name. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 33 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 7.9, 8.4 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
The leading options for Elkhorn are Lyle's TV & Appliance (0.2 miles away, 4.1 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (25.0 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews); Command Service Center, INC (26.2 miles away, based in Antioch, 5.0 stars from 818 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leek's Motor Services (8.4 miles away, based in Delavan, 4.8 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Elkhorn
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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 Elkhorn
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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 Elkhorn, WI
Most dishwasher calls in Elkhorn 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.
Wisconsin has no separate appliance repair license; plumbing licensing covers appliances connected to water supply systems, including water heaters, but exempts minor repairs to appliances and repair or replacement of gas or electrical control valves and devices. Source: DSPS: Plumbing License Laws in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, you can check a license with the Wisconsin DSPS LicensE credential lookup or report a problem to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Elkhorn Technician
- 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?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Elkhorn, WI
Should I repair or replace my dishwasher?
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
Why won't my dishwasher drain?
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Before you call a Elkhorn 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.