A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Stoughton list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Stoughton, WI
We found 37 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Stoughton. 1 list an address in Stoughton, and the rest are spread across Madison (16), Janesville (4), and Middleton (4). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. The closest is Stoughton Appliance Repair, about 3.3 miles away.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.3, 9.3, 9.7 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 37 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
Closest matches for Stoughton: Stoughton Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AM Appliance Repair, LLC (12.5 miles away, based in Fitchburg, 5.0 stars from 109 reviews); Appliance Service Unlimited Of Middleton, Inc (20.2 miles away, based in Middleton, 4.9 stars from 1,373 reviews); KB Appliance Repair LLC (11.3 miles away, based in Cottage Grove, 4.9 stars from 92 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Stoughton Dishwasher Call
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
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
To keep dirty water from siphoning back into the dishwasher, the drain hose is run in a high loop (at least 32 inches high in GE's instructions) or through an air gap; an air gap is called for when local code requires it or when the drain connection sits less than 18 inches above the floor. 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:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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?
- 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 Stoughton Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Stoughton 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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Stoughton
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Stoughton, WI
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Stoughton faster and cheaper.