A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Lynn list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Lynn
40 repair companies serve Lynn from within 30 miles. 5 list an address in Lynn, and other nearby bases include Revere (5), Peabody (5), and Malden (4). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Nearest on the list: Premier Restaurant Equipment Solutions, around 0.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 38 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lynn. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.9, 1.1 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 29 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Lynn are Sears Appliance Repair (23.8 miles away, based in Newburyport, 4.6 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fasteny Appliance Repair LLC (4.4 miles away, based in Revere, 4.9 stars from 392 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master of Appliances Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 288 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Salem (7.0 miles away, based in Beverly, 4.6 stars from 416 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not filling with water.
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
Built-in dishwashers are typically specified for their own properly grounded 120-volt branch circuit protected by a 15- or 20-amp breaker or time-delay fuse, with no extension cords or adapter plugs. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 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?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. 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 Lynn
Most dishwasher calls in Lynn 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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Lynn
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Lynn, MA
What should I do if my dishwasher is leaking?
What should I check before calling?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Find Your Dishwasher Brand in Lynn
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Before you call a Lynn 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.