A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention dishwashers at the top.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Bristol, CT
40 repair companies serve Bristol from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Bristol itself, and other nearby bases include Meriden (7), Waterbury (6), and New Britain (5). Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Nearest on the list: SRT Bristol Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 2.4, 2.7 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
Closest matches for Bristol: Ferrari's Appliance (10.3 miles away, based in Newington, 4.9 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Action Appliance Repair (6.0 miles away, based in Unionville, 4.9 stars from 388 reviews, lists Saturday hours); KJ Brands Appliance (9.4 miles away, based in New Britain, 4.7 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fred's All Appliance Services LLC (2.7 miles away, based in Terryville, 4.2 stars from 47 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
Shut off the dishwasher's water supply during repairs or whenever it is leaking; the valve is usually under the kitchen sink on the branch line that runs to the dishwasher, and it closes by turning clockwise. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
A dishwasher must be grounded; if the home wiring lacks a ground or the plug does not fit the outlet, a licensed electrician should correct it rather than modifying the plug. Source: Whirlpool - Dishwasher User Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Most dishwasher repairs involve one part and an hour or so of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 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?
- 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?
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.
Around Bristol
Most dishwasher calls in Bristol 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.
Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection does not list a separate appliance repair license; work on gas piping, approved gas appliances and refrigeration systems falls under its heating, piping and cooling license categories. Source: Heating Piping and Cooling License Types and Scope of Work (CT Department of Consumer Protection)
In Connecticut, you can check a license with the CT Department of Consumer Protection: Verify a License or report a problem to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Bristol Technician
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Bristol, CT
What should I do if my dishwasher is leaking?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
How much does dishwasher repair cost in Bristol?
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Find Your Dishwasher Brand in Bristol
Dishwasher Repair Near Bristol
Write down the model and serial number from the label on the edge of the dishwasher door or tub opening, and note any error code or blinking lights. It saves a Bristol technician a trip for parts.