If your GE dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. The Salem list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
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Who Works on GE Dishwashers Near Salem
Our data shows 32 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Salem. 2 list an address in Salem, and the rest are spread across Belleville (4), Centralia (3), and Olney (3). Distances run up to about 59 miles. 1 lists GE specifically. The closest is Liberty Appliance & Repair, about 0.4 miles away. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Salem is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Companies within 60 miles | 32 |
|---|---|
| Mention GE | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 22 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.2, 10.9 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 2 |
The leading options for Salem are Sears Appliance Repair (79.9 miles away, based in Perryville, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (56.6 miles away, based in Carmi, 4.6 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (65.4 miles away, based in Harrisburg, 4.4 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Liberty Appliance & Repair (0.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your GE Dishwasher
What a GE Dishwasher Technician Deals With
The drain hose must have a high loop fastened under the counter at the height in the installation instructions unless an air gap is installed, and the drain hose should not run more than 72 inches high. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Does Not Drain
The UltraFresh System empties the water sump after the cycle and uses a fan to pull fresh air through the tub to limit odor. Source: GE Appliances - GE Profile Dishwashers
Common GE Dishwasher Problems
- Dishwasher leaking. GE says to use only automatic dishwasher detergent, inspect and clean the door gasket, make sure the lower wash arm spins freely, and confirm the unit is level. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher FAQs
- Dishwasher odor. GE says to scrub the filter, run an empty hot cycle with a cleaner, and confirm the drain hose has a high loop or air gap to stop sink water from siphoning back. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher FAQs
Connected GE Profile dishwashers send SmartHQ app alerts when something keeps a load from washing well, along with cycle status and remote control lock. Source: GE Appliances - Connected Dishwashers
When to Call for GE Dishwasher Repair
- An error code on the display
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Care GE Recommends for Its Dishwashers
- On models with removable fine and ultra fine filters, take them out and clean them about once a month. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Poor Wash Performance
- Run hot water at the kitchen sink before starting a cycle so the dishwasher fills with the hottest water, which should be at least 120 degrees F. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Poor Wash Performance
Brand guides: GE Dishwasher Not Draining: What to Check.
What GE Dishwasher Repairs Cost
A GE dishwasher repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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?
- Door spring repair: $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?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
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 to Have Ready for a GE Dishwasher Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
- How old the dishwasher is
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
Local Notes for Salem
Most dishwasher calls in Salem 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.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
Before You Book in Salem
- 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?
- How often do you repair GE dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
GE Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Salem, IL
Why does my dishwasher smell?
What should I do about a GE error code?
Is my GE dishwasher worth repairing?
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Clean the filter, check the drain hose under the sink and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a GE repair.