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 Caribou list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Caribou, ME
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 150 miles of Caribou. The rest are spread across Bangor (3), Dexter (1), and Veazie (1). The farthest listed company is about 150 miles out. Nearest on the list: Broken or Smoking Appliance Repair, around 141.4 miles out. Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Caribou is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Caribou. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Companies within 150 miles | 6 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 141.4, 144.7, 145.2 |
At the top of the Caribou list: Patriot Appliance Repair (149.6 miles away, based in Holden, 4.9 stars from 163 reviews); Tom's Appliance Service (147.1 miles away, based in Bangor, 4.7 stars from 26 reviews); Broken or Smoking Appliance Repair (141.4 miles away, based in Dexter, 4.8 stars from 26 reviews); Dunnett Appliance & Mattress (147.6 miles away, based in Bangor, 4.3 stars from 137 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Caribou
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Caribou, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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 Caribou
Most dishwasher calls in Caribou 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.
Before You Book in Caribou
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Caribou, ME
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
Which areas near Caribou do these technicians cover?
What should I check before calling?
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Before you call a Caribou 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.