Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. Below are the companies within reach of Northampton, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Northampton
We found 28 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Northampton. The rest are spread across Springfield (4), Enfield (3), and Chicopee (2). Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 21 businesses. MASS APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC is the nearest, roughly 10.4 miles from Northampton.
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| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 28 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 10.4, 10.6, 11.1 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
At the top of the Northampton list: Sears Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, based in Holyoke, 4.6 stars from 324 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance repair service LLC (11.1 miles away, based in Chicopee, 4.9 stars from 58 reviews); Advantage Appliance Repair Inc. (12.7 miles away, based in West Springfield, 4.5 stars from 939 reviews); Siano's Appliance Services (18.6 miles away, based in Montague, 4.8 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
A leak from the water supply line tends to show up as dampness under the front of the unit; leaks at the door often trace back to a dirty, loose or damaged gasket, a bent or loose latch, or a unit that is not level. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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
When a dishwasher drains into a garbage disposer, the disposer's drain plug must be knocked out first; if it is left in, the dishwasher will not drain. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Northampton
Before replacing a dishwasher in Northampton, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Around Northampton
Most dishwasher calls in Northampton 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 Northampton Technician
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Northampton, MA
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Find Your Dishwasher Brand in Northampton
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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 Northampton technician a trip for parts.