When a dishwasher quits in Sturtevant, 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 Sturtevant list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Sturtevant
Within 30 miles of Sturtevant there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Sturtevant itself, and other nearby bases include Kenosha (7), Milwaukee (7), and Racine (3). Of those, 1 mentions dishwasher work by name. Nearest on the list: Appliance Tech-Care Services, around 0.2 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sturtevant. 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) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 3.1, 3.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
The leading options for Sturtevant are IyJ Appliance Repairs (19.7 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (18.3 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews); Command Service Center, INC (18.0 miles away, based in Antioch, 5.0 stars from 818 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.0 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- An error code on the display
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher smells bad.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
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
When a dishwasher drains into a garbage disposer, the disposer's drain plug must be knocked out first; if it is left in, the dishwasher will not drain. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Sturtevant, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
- 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?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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 Sturtevant, WI
Most dishwasher calls in Sturtevant 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 Sturtevant
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Sturtevant, WI
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Why won't my dishwasher drain?
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Sturtevant faster and cheaper.