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 New London and the New London County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near New London
20 repair companies serve New London from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in New London, and the rest are spread across Westerly (5), Groton (2), and Norwich (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Nearest on the list: BJ Appliance Service, around 0.5 miles out. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from New London. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 20 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.9, 2.5 |
First up for New London: Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Waterford, 4.8 stars from 291 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (14.7 miles away, based in Westerly, 4.9 stars from 947 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hallock's Appliances (4.8 miles away, based in Groton, 4.9 stars from 283 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Keith's Appliances (11.0 miles away, based in Norwich, 4.9 stars from 1,992 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- An error code on the display
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not draining.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
Keep the drain hose free of kinks, twists and pinches, and follow local plumbing codes for the drain connection. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dishwasher in New London, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. 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.
What New London Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in New London 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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near New London
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: New London, CT
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in New London faster and cheaper.