Most dishwasher breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the filter and drain path, the drain pump, the water inlet valve, the door latch and the controls. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Gloucester and the Essex County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Gloucester
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Gloucester. 2 list an address in Gloucester, and other nearby bases include Peabody (5), Lynn (5), and Revere (5). The farthest listed company is about 23 miles out. 1 lists dishwasher work specifically. Stanton Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Gloucester. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gloucester. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.4, 4.3 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 29 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
First up for Gloucester: Sears Appliance Repair (17.3 miles away, based in Newburyport, 4.6 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 1st Choice Appliance Repair Inc (1.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 936 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Salem (11.0 miles away, based in Beverly, 4.6 stars from 416 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Same Day Appliance Repair, (12.1 miles away, based in Beverly, 5.0 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- An error code on the display
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Gloucester
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door spring repair: $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?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Gloucester, MA
Most dishwasher calls in Gloucester 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.
Questions to Ask a Gloucester Technician
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Gloucester, MA
Why won't my dishwasher drain?
Which areas near Gloucester do these technicians cover?
What should I check before calling?
Can a dishwasher leak damage my floor?
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Before you call a Gloucester technician, clean the filter at the bottom of the tub, run the kitchen faucet until the water is hot and check that the drain hose under the sink is not kinked. If the problem stays, have the model number ready.