Most dishwasher breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the filter and drain path, the drain pump, the water inlet valve, the door latch and the controls. 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 Elizabeth
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Elizabeth. 7 of them are based in Elizabeth itself, and other nearby bases include Bayonne (11), Newark (7), and Staten Island (4). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. The closest is Elite Care Services, about 0.8 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Elizabeth. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.9, 0.9 |
First up for Elizabeth: Express Repair New York (13.6 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 4.7 stars from 2,471 reviews, lists Saturday hours); George's Appliance Service (11.6 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Dunellen (15.0 miles away, based in Dunellen, 4.8 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nice Guys Appliance Outlet (0.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 308 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Elizabeth
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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
When a dishwasher drains into a garbage disposer, the disposer's drain plug must be knocked out first; if it is left in, the dishwasher will not drain. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dishwasher in Elizabeth, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- 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?
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.
Around Elizabeth
Most dishwasher calls in Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Elizabeth, NJ
What should I do if my dishwasher is leaking?
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
Is there anything I can try first?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Elizabeth
Dishwasher Repair Near Elizabeth
Before you call a Elizabeth 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.