A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Carteret list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Carteret
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Carteret. 2 list an address in Carteret, and the rest are spread across Staten Island (14), Perth Amboy (6), and Elizabeth (5). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 35 businesses. The closest is Top Tech Appliance Repair LLC, about 0.1 miles away.
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| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 55 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.3, 2.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
The leading options for Carteret are Express Repair New York (17.0 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 4.7 stars from 2,471 reviews, lists Saturday hours); George's Appliance Service (12.5 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Dunellen (12.2 miles away, based in Dunellen, 4.8 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nice Guys Appliance Outlet (5.5 miles away, based in Elizabeth, 4.9 stars from 308 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not draining.
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
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 Carteret
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:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
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.
What Carteret Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Carteret 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 Jersey has no license specific to appliance repair; plumbing work is reserved to state-licensed master plumbers, and gas piping work on the customer side of the meter falls under HVACR contractor licensing, both overseen by boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
In New Jersey, you can check a license with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System or report a problem to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Before You Book in Carteret
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Carteret, NJ
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Dishwasher Repair Near Carteret
Before you call a Carteret 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.