If your KitchenAid dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions KitchenAid and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
Dishwasher Repairs is independent and not affiliated with KitchenAid. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair KitchenAid dishwashers and other brands.
Who Works on KitchenAid Dishwashers Near Oak Lawn
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Oak Lawn. 6 list an address in Oak Lawn, and other nearby bases include Chicago (7), Chicago Ridge (3), and Palos Heights (3). No company within 30 miles of Oak Lawn names KitchenAid in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Oak Lawn Appliance Repair Technologies, around 0.5 miles out. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oak Lawn. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.9, 0.9 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Mention KitchenAid | 0 |
At the top of the Oak Lawn list: Sears Appliance Repair (75.3 miles away, based in Peru, 4.4 stars from 70 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Super Appliance Man (3.6 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.7 stars from 364 reviews); Alsip Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Alsip, 3.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jim-Co Appliance Repair. (2.7 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your KitchenAid Dishwasher
How KitchenAid Dishwashers Are Built
An overfill protection float inside the tub must move freely, since an obstructed float can stop the dishwasher from taking in water. Source: KitchenAid - Dishwasher Not Getting Water
What KitchenAid Says to Check First
- Dishwasher not drying. Confirm a heated or fan dry option is selected, especially on quick cycles, and that rinse aid is filled. Source: KitchenAid - Dishwasher Not Drying
- Dishwasher not cleaning. Start by loading dishes soiled side down without overcrowding and matching the detergent amount and cycle to the load. Source: KitchenAid - Dishwasher Troubleshooting Guide
KitchenAid Dishwasher Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F6E1 | User interface or main control communication error: power cycle the unit and schedule service if it returns. Source: KitchenAid - Dishwasher Error Codes - Reading |
| F7E2 | Wash motor error: power cycle the unit and schedule service if it returns. Source: KitchenAid - Dishwasher Error Codes - Reading |
| F9E1 | Long drain: the dishwasher is not draining in time; clean the filter and check the drain hose, disposer and air gap. Source: KitchenAid - Dishwasher Error Codes - Reading |
When to Call for KitchenAid Dishwasher Repair
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Oak Lawn
Keeping a KitchenAid Dishwasher Running
- Run an affresh dishwasher cleaner tablet roughly every 30 washes to control limescale and mineral buildup. Source: KitchenAid - Dishwasher Troubleshooting Guide
- Clean the filter on a schedule tied to use, on average every three to six months, and more often for heavy loads with no pre-rinsing. Source: KitchenAid - How to Clean a Dishwasher Filter
Budgeting for a KitchenAid Dishwasher Repair
Most KitchenAid dishwasher repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- How old the dishwasher is
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
Local Notes for Oak Lawn
Most dishwasher calls in Oak Lawn 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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Oak Lawn
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair KitchenAid dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
KitchenAid Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Oak Lawn, IL
Do you work for KitchenAid?
Why are my dishes still wet?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Other Dishwasher Repair in Oak Lawn
KitchenAid Dishwasher Repair Near Oak Lawn
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your KitchenAid dishwasher's label, usually on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.