Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. 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.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Dayton, NJ
Within 30 miles of Dayton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Dayton itself, and the rest are spread across Old Bridge (6), New Brunswick (5), and Somerset (5). Distances run up to about 11 miles. Nearest on the list: Apex Air Duct Cleaning & Chimney Services, around 1.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 36 businesses.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.2, 2.5 |
The leading options for Dayton are Appliance Repair Dunellen (14.9 miles away, based in Dunellen, 4.8 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Star Appliance Service LLC (2.6 miles away, based in Monmouth Junction, 4.8 stars from 1,605 reviews, lists Saturday hours); George's Appliance Service (23.1 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Apex Air Duct Cleaning & Chimney Services (1.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,106 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not filling with water.
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dishwasher in Dayton, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
- 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?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Local Notes for Dayton
Most dishwasher calls in Dayton 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.
Questions to Ask a Dayton Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Dayton, NJ
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Dayton faster and cheaper.