A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Hartford and the Hartford County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Hartford
Within 30 miles of Hartford there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 9 list an address in Hartford, and other nearby bases include Glastonbury (5), New Britain (5), and West Hartford (3). The 28 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Appliance Repair Hartford CT is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Hartford.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hartford. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.6, 0.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
At the top of the Hartford list: Ferrari's Appliance (7.0 miles away, based in Newington, 4.9 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair UTSP LLC (5.5 miles away, based in Glastonbury, 5.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.7 miles away, based in Vernon, 4.6 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Action Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Manchester, 4.8 stars from 1,608 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- An error code on the display
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Hartford
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not draining.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
Hand soap, dish soap or laundry detergent can make a dishwasher over-suds and spill water onto the floor; use only automatic dishwasher detergent. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Hartford
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Hartford, CT
Most dishwasher calls in Hartford 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.
Before You Book in Hartford
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Hartford, CT
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Hartford faster and cheaper.