When a dishwasher quits in Melrose, 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Melrose and the Middlesex County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Melrose
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Melrose. 2 of them are based in Melrose itself, and other nearby bases include Cambridge (6), Revere (5), and Lynn (5). The 35 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Melrose Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Melrose.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.8, 1.6 |
At the top of the Melrose list: Sears Appliance Repair (26.3 miles away, based in Newburyport, 4.6 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Same Day Service Company., Inc. (6.5 miles away, based in Woburn, 4.9 stars from 619 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fasteny Appliance Repair LLC (4.5 miles away, based in Revere, 4.9 stars from 392 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master of Appliances Repair (1.8 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 288 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Melrose
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Melrose
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not draining.
Water, Power and Safety First
Shut off the dishwasher's water supply during repairs or whenever it is leaking; the valve is usually under the kitchen sink on the branch line that runs to the dishwasher, and it closes by turning clockwise. 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
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Melrose
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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.
What Melrose Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Melrose 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 Melrose
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Melrose, MA
Is there anything I can try first?
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Should I repair or replace my dishwasher?
Why are my dishes still wet?
Find Your Dishwasher Brand in Melrose
Dishwasher Repair Near Melrose
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 Melrose technician a trip for parts.