When a dishwasher quits in Fitchburg, the first question is whether it is a clog you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. 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.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Fitchburg
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fitchburg. 1 list an address in Fitchburg, and other nearby bases include Worcester (9), Nashua (6), and Marlborough (4). Distances run up to about 26 miles. Nearest on the list: Tri town Appliance, around 1.0 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 33 businesses.
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| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 4.9, 5.1 |
Closest matches for Fitchburg: Manny's Appliances (4.9 miles away, based in Leominster, 4.7 stars from 351 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Leominster, 4.6 stars from 121 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tri town Appliance (1.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 72 reviews); Baron's Major Brands Appliances (20.4 miles away, based in Nashua, 4.7 stars from 874 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not draining.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
If the dishwasher has no working shut-off valve of its own, close the main water supply to the house instead. 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?
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit 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.
Local Notes for Fitchburg
Most dishwasher calls in Fitchburg 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.
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 Fitchburg
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Fitchburg faster and cheaper.