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Dishwasher Repair in Rochester, NH

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A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention dishwashers at the top.

Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Rochester

We found 20 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Rochester. The rest are spread across Concord (4), Epping (2), and Belmont (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. The closest is PJ's Appliance Repair, about 7.9 miles away. Across 19 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.

Appliance Repair
Batteries Plus Phone Repair
2001 Woodbury Ave Ste 1, Newington, NH 03801
16.9 mi from Rochester
★★★★★ 4.9 (198 reviews)
Saturday hours
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Baron's Major Brands Appliances- Concord
350 Loudon Rd, Concord, NH 03301
25.7 mi from Rochester
★★★★★ 4.8 (1,619 reviews)
Saturday hours
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Lew's Appliance Repair
5 Stagecoach Rd, Durham, NH 03824
14.3 mi from Rochester
★★★★★ 4.8 (67 reviews)
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Baron's Major Brands Appliances - Belmont
225 Daniel Webster Hwy, Belmont, NH 03220
29.9 mi from Rochester
★★★★★ 4.8 (685 reviews)
Saturday hours
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Mr. Appliance of Strafford and Rockingham Counties
285 Calef Hwy Unit 12D, Epping, NH 03042
18.1 mi from Rochester
★★★★★ 4.8 (945 reviews)
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Central Furniture & Appliances Inc.
26 River St, Sanford, ME 04073
14.3 mi from Rochester
★★★★★ 4.8 (431 reviews)
Saturday hours
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Appliance Services, LLC
35 Exeter Rd, Epping, NH 03042
18.9 mi from Rochester
★★★★★ 4.9 (175 reviews)
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Appliance Advantage
45 Portland Rd #2a, Kennebunk, ME 04043
23.5 mi from Rochester
★★★★½ 4.7 (641 reviews)
Saturday hours
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Appliance Remedy
372 Stockbridge Corner Rd, Alton, NH 03809
14.6 mi from Rochester
★★★★★ 5.0 (58 reviews)
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Anything Appliance
1238 Hooksett Rd, Hooksett, NH 03106
29.1 mi from Rochester
★★★★½ 4.5 (164 reviews)
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Freedom Equipment Repairs
104 Exeter Rd, South Hampton, NH 03827
28.7 mi from Rochester
★★★★★ 4.9 (11 reviews)
Saturday hours
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Sears Appliance Repair
270 Loudon Rd, Concord, NH 03301
26.1 mi from Rochester
★★★★½ 4.6 (280 reviews)
Saturday hours

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.

Rochester repair companies in numbers
Three nearest companies, miles away7.9, 14.3, 14.3
Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews)14
Mention a major dishwasher brand0
Name dishwashers in their listing0
Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi)20
Listing Saturday hours11

At the top of the Rochester list: Batteries Plus Phone Repair (16.9 miles away, based in Newington, 4.9 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Baron's Major Brands Appliances- Concord (25.7 miles away, based in Concord, 4.8 stars from 1,619 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lew's Appliance Repair (14.3 miles away, based in Durham, 4.8 stars from 67 reviews); Baron's Major Brands Appliances - Belmont (29.9 miles away, based in Belmont, 4.8 stars from 685 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

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Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call

  • Bad smell from the tub between loads
  • Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
  • Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
  • Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher

The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Rochester

Seals and hosesDoor gaskets harden, tub seals wear and hose clamps loosen. Leaks usually start small, under the door or behind the kick panel, before they show on the floor.
Water inlet valveAn electric valve under the dishwasher lets water in. When it sticks or its screen clogs, the dishwasher fills slowly, not at all, or keeps filling.
Heating and drying partsMany dishwashers heat water with an element in the tub and use heat, a fan or condensation to dry. A failed element or thermostat leaves dishes cold and wet.

What Gets Fixed on a Rochester Dishwasher Call

Float and overfill protectionA float rises with the water level and trips a switch to stop the fill. A stuck float can stop the dishwasher from filling at all or let water run too long.
Door latch and switchesThe door latch tells the controls the door is shut. A worn latch or failed switch stops the dishwasher from starting, and it is one of the most common parts replaced.
Heating element and thermostatMany dishwashers heat water and dry dishes with an element in the bottom of the tub, controlled by a thermostat or temperature sensor. Cold, wet dishes at the end of a cycle point here.

Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not draining.

Water, Power and Safety First

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

More: where dishwasher leaks come from.

What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Rochester

A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:

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 Rochester, NH

Most dishwasher calls in Rochester 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.

New Hampshire has no license for appliance repair as such; fuel gas work, including gas appliance installation and service, is licensed by the Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board, whose licenses are limited to their named specialty. Source: N.H. RSA 153:29 (NH General Court)

In New Hampshire, you can check a license with the NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification License Lookup or report a problem to the New Hampshire Department of Justice, Consumer Protection & Antitrust Bureau.

Questions to Ask a Rochester Technician

  • What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
  • 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?

Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Rochester, NH

How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
Food trapped in the filter and sump is the usual source, along with a drain hose that lets water back in. Clean the filter, check that the drain hose has a high loop or air gap, and run an empty hot cycle with a dishwasher cleaner.
Why are my dishes still wet?
Many newer dishwashers dry by condensation and need rinse aid to dry well, especially plastics. If dishes stay soaked on a model that uses a heating element or fan, the element, thermostat or fan may have failed.
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
The usual causes are a clogged filter, blocked spray arm holes, water that is not hot enough when the cycle starts, the wrong amount of detergent, or loading that blocks the spray. If those are fine, a technician checks the inlet valve, the wash pump and the heating parts.

Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Rochester

Dishwasher Repair Near Rochester

A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Rochester faster and cheaper.

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