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.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Stamford, CT
40 repair companies serve Stamford from within 30 miles. 9 list an address in Stamford, and other nearby bases include Norwalk (7), White Plains (3), and Greenwich (2). The closest is Mr. Appliance of Fairfield CT, about 1.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 32 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Stamford. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 2.1, 2.4 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
The leading options for Stamford are Mr. Appliance of Fairfield CT (1.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,199 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter - Manhasset (22.5 miles away, based in Plandome, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 3rd Person Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 386 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Scarsdale-Mount Kisco-Brewster (12.0 miles away, based in White Plains, 4.6 stars from 721 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Stamford Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
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 Stamford
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?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$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?
- 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?
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.
Around Stamford
Aquarion Water Company (Stamford System), which supplies Stamford, reports hardness of about 2-4 grains per gallon, averaging 3 (soft to moderately soft). Hard water leaves spots and film on glasses and builds up on dishwasher spray arms and inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: Aquarion Water Company 2025 Water Quality Report, Stamford
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 Stamford
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Stamford, CT
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