A LG dishwasher shares most of its basic parts with other dishwashers, but its filter design, drying system, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. The Pontiac list starts with companies that name LG, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with LG, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
LG Dishwasher Repair Near Pontiac
Within 30 miles of Pontiac there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Pontiac, and other nearby bases include Waterford Township (6), Madison Heights (4), and Rochester (3). Distances run up to about 15 miles. None of the repair companies near Pontiac name LG in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The closest is Mortech Appliance Repair, about 1.2 miles away. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 2.2, 2.9 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 29 |
| Mention LG | 0 |
At the top of the Pontiac list: Appliance Surgeons (7.9 miles away, based in Waterford Township, 4.9 stars from 431 reviews); Authorized Factory Service (2.2 miles away, based in Auburn Hills, 4.9 stars from 203 reviews); Sargent Appliance (8.2 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.6 stars from 520 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bill & Rod's Appliance (8.2 miles away, based in White Lake, 4.9 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
LG Dishwasher Lines and Features
What a LG Dishwasher Technician Deals With
An overfill flow switch shuts the unit off when it senses too much water, and it can take up to 48 hours of drying with the power off for the switch to reset. Source: LG USA Support - LG Dishwasher Error Code List
Dynamic Heat Dry models have a dedicated heat-dry fan motor and heat-dry temperature sensing, each with its own fault code. Source: LG USA Support - [LG Dishwasher] Guide to Error Codes
LG Dishwasher Symptoms and First Checks
- Dishwasher not draining. LG says to clean the mesh filter first, then look for a crushed or kinked drain hose and check the air gap and disposal knockout. Source: LG USA Support - How to Fix an LG Dishwasher That Is Not Draining (OE Error)
- 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
LG Dishwasher Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| PE | A water level sensor fault on certain older models that needs a technician. Source: LG USA Support - [LG Dishwasher] Guide to Error Codes |
| IE | Not enough water is reaching the tub, often from a closed supply valve, a kinked inlet hose or low water pressure. Source: LG USA Support - [LG Dishwasher] Guide to Error Codes |
| bE | Oversudsing, usually from hand dish soap or too much detergent; if it shows with no suds, the unit needs a technician. Source: LG USA Support - [LG Dishwasher] Guide to Error Codes |
Full list: LG Dishwasher Error Codes Explained.
Signs Your LG Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Owner Care for LG Dishwashers
- Clear debris from the sink air gap if one is installed, with the dishwasher off. Source: LG USA Support - How to Fix an LG Dishwasher That Is Not Draining (OE Error)
- 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
Budgeting for a LG Dishwasher Repair
Most LG 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
What Pontiac Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Pontiac 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.
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
In Michigan, you can check a license with the LARA Find / Verify a BCC Licensed Professional or Business or report a problem to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Pontiac
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
LG Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Pontiac, MI
Why are my dishes still wet?
Do you work for LG?
What should I do about a LG error code?
Other Dishwasher Repair in Pontiac
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Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your LG dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Pontiac technician bring the right parts.