If your LG dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. The Albert Lea list starts with companies that name LG, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
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Who Works on LG Dishwashers Near Albert Lea
Our data shows 38 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Albert Lea. 1 list an address in Albert Lea, and other nearby bases include Rochester (6), Mankato (5), and Stewartville (3). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Nearest on the list: TNT Used Appliances, around 0.4 miles out. None of the repair companies near Albert Lea name LG in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 37 businesses. Albert Lea is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 12.2, 17.6 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 38 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Mention LG | 0 |
At the top of the Albert Lea list: AVM Appliance Repair (17.6 miles away, based in New Richland, 5.0 stars from 30 reviews); TNT Used Appliances (0.4 miles away, 4.1 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Appliance (44.2 miles away, based in Faribault, 4.9 stars from 213 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Homecare Appliance Service (36.0 miles away, based in Waseca, 5.0 stars from 27 reviews).
LG Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
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
What LG Says to Check First
- Dishwasher not filling. LG says to confirm the house has water, straighten a kinked inlet hose and make sure the supply valve under the sink is fully open. Source: LG USA Support - [LG Dishwasher] Guide to Error Codes
- Dishwasher making noise. LG treats fill whistling and some air-sucking sounds as normal, says rattling usually means loose dishes or an unseated filter, and flags squealing or grinding as a possible pump problem. Source: LG USA Support - LG Dishwasher Noises
LG Dishwasher Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| PE | A water level sensor fault on certain older models that needs a technician. 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 |
Full list: LG Dishwasher Error Codes Explained.
LG Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Albert Lea Dishwasher Call
Keeping a LG Dishwasher Running
- 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
- Run the Tub Clean cycle with citric acid in the detergent dispenser to clean the tub. Source: LG USA Support - Why Your LG Dishwasher Isn't Cleaning Dishes Well and How to Fix It
Budgeting for a LG Dishwasher Repair
A LG dishwasher repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- How old the dishwasher is
Dishwasher Notes for Albert Lea, MN
Most dishwasher calls in Albert Lea 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.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Albert Lea
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
LG Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Albert Lea, MN
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
Which Albert Lea technicians work on LG?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Is this LG customer service?
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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 LG repair.