A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Auburn list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Auburn, ME
We found 17 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Auburn. 4 of them are based in Auburn itself, and other nearby bases include Portland (5), Lisbon (1), and Turner (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. The closest is Agren, about 1.2 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Auburn. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.6, 1.8 |
At the top of the Auburn list: Agren (1.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,332 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Agren (17.0 miles away, based in Topsham, 4.9 stars from 2,165 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Guys (1.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 365 reviews); Brown’s Appliance Service (1.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 62 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Auburn
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
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?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Auburn
Most dishwasher calls in Auburn 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.
Maine has no general appliance repair license, but installing or servicing propane and natural gas appliances requires a Maine Fuel Board propane and natural gas technician license with an appliance connection and service authorization. Source: Maine Fuel Board - Licensing - Individual Licenses (Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)
In Maine, you can check a license with the Maine Professional and Financial Regulation Licensee Search or report a problem to the Maine Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Auburn
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Auburn, ME
What should I do if my dishwasher is leaking?
What should I check before calling?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Auburn faster and cheaper.