Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. 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 Rhinelander
Our data shows 9 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Rhinelander. 2 list an address in Rhinelander, and other nearby bases include Wausau (2), St Germain (1), and Antigo (1). Distances run up to about 57 miles. The closest is Bartell Appliance Services, about 0.6 miles away. The 9 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Rhinelander is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rhinelander. 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) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.3, 20.3 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
First up for Rhinelander: Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Denny's Appliance Service. (20.3 miles away, based in St Germain, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bartell Appliance Services (0.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (35.5 miles away, based in Antigo, 4.9 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not cleaning 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
A dishwasher must be grounded; if the home wiring lacks a ground or the plug does not fit the outlet, a licensed electrician should correct it rather than modifying the plug. Source: Whirlpool - Dishwasher User Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Rhinelander, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- 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?
- 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?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 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.
Around Rhinelander
Most dishwasher calls in Rhinelander 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.
Before You Book in Rhinelander
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Rhinelander, WI
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Which areas near Rhinelander do these technicians cover?
Is there anything I can try first?
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Before you call a Rhinelander 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.