When a dishwasher quits in North Adams, 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 North Adams
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of North Adams. 1 of them are based in North Adams itself, and other nearby bases include Schenectady (8), Albany (7), and Latham (3). The farthest listed company is about 43 miles out. The closest is Berkshire Appliance REPAIR, about 1.7 miles away. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether North Adams is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Adams. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 16.2, 17.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
Closest matches for North Adams: Manny's Appliances (17.7 miles away, based in Pittsfield, 4.8 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Earl B. Feiden Appliance (33.0 miles away, based in Latham, 4.9 stars from 2,284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Earl B. Feiden Appliance (35.8 miles away, based in Clifton Park, 4.7 stars from 375 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Clifton Park (39.8 miles away, based in Ballston Spa, 4.9 stars from 1,422 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- An error code on the display
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in North Adams
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
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.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in North Adams
Most dishwasher repairs involve one part and an hour or so of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 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?
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 North Adams Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in North Adams 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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in North Adams
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: North Adams, MA
Is there anything I can try first?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Which areas near North Adams do these technicians cover?
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, North Adams
Dishwasher Repair Near North Adams
Before you call a North Adams 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.