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 Somersworth list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Somersworth, NH
14 repair companies serve Somersworth from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Epping (2), Barrington (1), and Durham (1). Nearest on the list: PJ's Appliance Repair, around 7.4 miles out. 1 lists dishwasher work specifically. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.4, 11.1, 11.9 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
The leading options for Somersworth are Sears Appliance Repair (30.0 miles away, based in Newburyport, 4.6 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Batteries Plus Phone Repair (11.9 miles away, based in Newington, 4.9 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lew's Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, based in Durham, 4.8 stars from 67 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Strafford and Rockingham Counties (17.0 miles away, based in Epping, 4.8 stars from 945 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not filling with water.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Somersworth
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:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. 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 Somersworth
Most dishwasher calls in Somersworth 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.
Before You Book in Somersworth
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Somersworth, NH
Is my dishwasher worth fixing?
Why is there standing water in my dishwasher?
Which areas near Somersworth do these technicians cover?
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Before you call a Somersworth 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.