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.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Jefferson
29 repair companies serve Jefferson from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Madison (7), Janesville (4), and Sun Prairie (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 12.2 miles away. 1 lists dishwasher work specifically. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Jefferson. 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) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 12.2, 12.2, 15.2 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 29 |
At the top of the Jefferson list: Lyle's TV & Appliance (26.7 miles away, based in Elkhorn, 4.1 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Silica For Your Home (12.2 miles away, based in Watertown, 4.7 stars from 165 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Stoughton Appliance Repair (22.2 miles away, based in Stoughton, 5.0 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); KB Appliance Repair LLC (21.0 miles away, based in Cottage Grove, 4.9 stars from 92 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Water, Power and Safety First
A leak from the water supply line tends to show up as dampness under the front of the unit; leaks at the door often trace back to a dirty, loose or damaged gasket, a bent or loose latch, or a unit that is not level. 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
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dishwasher in Jefferson, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. 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 Jefferson Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Jefferson 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 Jefferson Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Jefferson, WI
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Before you call a Jefferson 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.