If your LG 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 LG and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Who Works on LG Dishwashers Near Punxsutawney
Within 60 miles of Punxsutawney there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Altoona (4), Johnstown (3), and DuBois (2). Distances run up to about 56 miles. Nearest on the list: Mishler Appliance Services, around 15.8 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Punxsutawney mentions LG by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 37 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Punxsutawney is inside its regular service area.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 15.8, 16.5, 17.9 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Mention LG | 0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 51 |
First up for Punxsutawney: Syktich Appliance (16.5 miles away, based in DuBois, 4.6 stars from 86 reviews); Martin Appliance (42.3 miles away, based in Altoona, 4.9 stars from 727 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cabin Hill Appliance & Service (52.1 miles away, based in Greensburg, 4.9 stars from 457 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ross Appliance (54.0 miles away, based in Monroeville, 4.9 stars from 769 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your LG Dishwasher
How LG Dishwashers Are Built
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)
QuadWash models run four spray arms rather than two, so a blocked or damaged arm is one of several parts a tech checks for poor cleaning. Source: LG USA - 24 Inch Smart Dishwasher with QuadWash and Adjustable 3rd Rack, 44dB
Common LG Dishwasher Problems
- 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 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)
LG Dishwasher Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| LE | The wash (cleaning) motor is not running normally and needs a technician. Source: LG USA Support - [LG Dishwasher] Guide to Error Codes |
| 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 |
| tE | A water temperature sensor fault, such as a bad connection or failed sensor, that needs a technician. Source: LG USA Support - [LG Dishwasher] Guide to Error Codes |
Full list: LG Dishwasher Error Codes Explained.
LG Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a LG Dishwasher Running
- 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
- 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
LG Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
A LG dishwasher repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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
- How old the dishwasher is
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
What Punxsutawney Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Punxsutawney 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.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Questions to Ask a Punxsutawney Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
LG Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Punxsutawney, PA
Why does my LG dishwasher show an error code?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Why are my dishes still wet?
Other Dishwasher Repair in Punxsutawney
LG Dishwasher Repair Near Punxsutawney
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.