Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. 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 Repair Companies Near Boston
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Boston. 12 of them are based in Boston itself, and the rest are spread across Cambridge (6), West Roxbury (4), and Brookline (3). Yale Appliance is the nearest, roughly 2.0 miles from Boston. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Boston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 2.1, 2.1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
At the top of the Boston list: Yale Appliance (2.0 miles away, based in Dorchester, 4.9 stars from 6,248 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Same Day Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, 4.9 stars from 442 reviews); Aytech Appliance Services (4.0 miles away, based in Brighton, 5.0 stars from 82 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Boston Comfort Systems (3.9 miles away, based in West Roxbury, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
A leak from the water supply line tends to show up as dampness under the front of the unit; leaks at the door often trace back to a dirty, loose or damaged gasket, a bent or loose latch, or a unit that is not level. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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
To keep dirty water from siphoning back into the dishwasher, the drain hose is run in a high loop (at least 32 inches high in GE's instructions) or through an air gap; an air gap is called for when local code requires it or when the drain connection sits less than 18 inches above the floor. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dishwasher in Boston, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Around Boston
Boston Water and Sewer Commission (water supplied by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority), which supplies Boston, reports hardness of approximately 16 mg/L (about 1 grain per gallon), which MWRA describes as 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: Frequently Asked Questions About Drinking Water (MWRA)
The Back Bay Architectural District is an early planned residential neighborhood built on filled land from the mid-1800s into the early 1900s, and any exterior work there needs approval from the Back Bay Architectural District Commission. Source: Back Bay Architectural District - City of Boston
Massachusetts does not issue a separate appliance repair license; running fuel gas piping to appliances and installing their vent piping is gas fitting work that requires a license from the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Source: Plumbers and gas fitters consumer fact sheet (Mass.gov)
In Massachusetts, you can check a license with the Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure eLIPSE license verification portal or report a problem to the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Consumer Advocacy and Response Division.
Before You Book in Boston
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Boston, MA
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
Why does my dishwasher smell?
What should I check before calling?
Find Your Dishwasher Brand in Boston
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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 Boston technician a trip for parts.