If your LG dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Hilo, with those that mention LG first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent LG Dishwasher Technicians, Hilo HI
Within 60 miles of Hilo there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Hilo, and other nearby bases include Kailua-Kona (4), Pāhoa (2), and Kurtistown (1). None of the repair companies near Hilo name LG in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The closest is Appliance Repair Express Hilo/Puna, about 1.4 miles away. The 12 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Hilo is inside its regular service area.
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| Companies within 60 miles | 12 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Mention LG | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.6, 2.1 |
Closest matches for Hilo: Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.4 stars from 712 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Appliance Repair & Services LLC (16.8 miles away, based in Pāhoa, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews); Tiki Appliance (15.4 miles away, based in Pāhoa, 4.5 stars from 33 reviews); Aloha Appliance Repair (10.8 miles away, based in Keaau, 4.5 stars from 25 reviews).
LG Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
What a LG Dishwasher Technician Deals With
LG uses a removable mesh filter that the owner twists counterclockwise to lift out and rinse, rather than a self-cleaning grinder. Source: LG USA Support - How to Fix an LG Dishwasher That Is Not Draining (OE Error)
LG Dishwasher Symptoms and First Checks
- Dishwasher not cleaning. LG points first to scraping large food scraps and loading so dishes don't overlap or block the spray arms, then cleaning the filter and spray arms. Source: LG USA Support - Why Your LG Dishwasher Isn't Cleaning Dishes Well and How to Fix It
- Dishwasher leaking. LG says most leaks come from installation, detergent or upkeep, so check that the unit is level and the door gasket is clean before looking at connections. Source: LG USA Support - LG Dishwasher: How to Fix Common Leaking Issues
Reading a LG Dishwasher Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| nE | The vario pump impeller is not spinning normally or dishes are touching it; reload and restart, and get service if it returns. Source: LG USA Support - [LG Dishwasher] Guide to Error Codes |
| OE | The tub is not draining fully, often from a clogged filter or a pinched drain hose. Source: LG USA Support - [LG Dishwasher] Guide to Error Codes |
| AE / EI / FE | Leak or overfill detected, often from oversudsing, an unlevel unit or a misaligned door. Source: LG USA Support - [LG Dishwasher] Guide to Error Codes |
Full list: LG Dishwasher Error Codes Explained.
On Wi-Fi models, LG's ThinQ Care sends usage, maintenance and diagnostic alerts to the owner's smartphone. Source: LG USA - 24 Inch Smart Dishwasher with QuadWash and Adjustable 3rd Rack, 44dB
Signs Your LG Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Hilo
Owner Care for LG Dishwashers
- Remove and rinse the filter every one to two weeks, waiting about 30 minutes after a cycle so parts have cooled. Source: LG USA Support - [LG Dishwasher] Guide to Error Codes
- Use only automatic dishwasher detergent, filled no higher than the marked lines, and never hand dishwashing liquid. Source: LG USA Support - LG Dishwasher: How to Fix Common Leaking Issues
What LG Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a LG dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$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 replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a LG Dishwasher Call
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- How old the dishwasher is
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
What Hilo Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Hilo 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.
Hawaii has no appliance repair license classification; the Contractors License Board's specialty classifications cover related trades such as plumbing (including fuel gas piping), refrigeration, and ventilating and air conditioning, and a contractor license applies to jobs that need a building, electrical or plumbing permit. Source: Description of Contractor License Classifications (Hawaii DCCA Contractors License Board)
In Hawaii, you can check a license with the Hawaii DCCA Professional and Vocational Licensing public license search or report a problem to the Hawaii DCCA Regulated Industries Complaints Office (RICO).
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Hilo
- 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?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
LG Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Hilo, HI
Do you work for LG?
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Which Hilo technicians work on LG?
What should I do about a LG error code?
Other Dishwasher Repair in Hilo
LG Dishwasher Repair Near Hilo
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your LG 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.