Personally, I'd probably try and fix the dishwasher myself. Speaking of, I had to replace the drain hose the other day after it split. $25 part as opposed to $125 service call and did it on my own time. In case you're wondering - I had no idea what I was doing and had to look up the repair online. If the wife would have been home she would have nixed the DIY idea from the get go. I just find about 70% of appliance and home repairs can be done yourself for alot less money and more satisfaction. Even car repairs can often be done yourself. I went online and learned how to replace my brake pads, rotors, brake fluid line and tune-up my car. Literally saved me about a grand!

That said, yes I do understand the frustration of a scheduled service call. I just tell myself it's gonna take all day and plan ahead. Do I gotta take off work? Sure. Is that life? Yep.