A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Saco list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Saco, ME
Our data shows 12 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Saco. The rest are spread across Portland (5), Scarborough (1), and South Portland (1). Nearest on the list: McLaughlin Appliance Sales, Service & Parts, around 7.1 miles out. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Saco. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.1, 9.7, 10.5 |
The leading options for Saco are Agren (9.7 miles away, based in South Portland, 4.8 stars from 2,172 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Advantage (10.5 miles away, based in Kennebunk, 4.7 stars from 641 reviews, lists Saturday hours); McLaughlin Appliance Sales, Service & Parts (7.1 miles away, based in Scarborough, 4.3 stars from 51 reviews); Metropolitan Services (13.0 miles away, based in Portland, 4.8 stars from 76 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Saco Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
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?
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:
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$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?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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?
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 Saco, ME
Most dishwasher calls in Saco 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 Saco
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Saco, ME
What should I check before calling?
Why are my dishes still wet?
Can a dishwasher leak damage my floor?
Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Saco
Dishwasher Repair Near Saco
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 Saco technician a trip for parts.