Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Brewer list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Brewer, ME
Our data shows 13 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Brewer. The rest are spread across Bangor (3), Veazie (1), and Holden (1). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Dunnett Appliance & Mattress is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Brewer. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 13 businesses. Brewer is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 13 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 3.3, 3.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
Closest matches for Brewer: Patriot Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Holden, 4.9 stars from 163 reviews); Tom's Appliance Service (3.6 miles away, based in Bangor, 4.7 stars from 26 reviews); Dunnett Appliance & Mattress (1.9 miles away, based in Bangor, 4.3 stars from 137 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Brown Appliance And Mattress (24.2 miles away, based in Ellsworth, 4.6 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Brewer
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
Hand soap, dish soap or laundry detergent can make a dishwasher over-suds and spill water onto the floor; use only automatic dishwasher detergent. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Brewer
Before replacing a dishwasher in Brewer, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Brewer, ME
Most dishwasher calls in Brewer 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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Brewer
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Brewer, ME
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Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Brewer
Dishwasher Repair Near Brewer
Before you call a Brewer 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.