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.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Franklin
40 repair companies serve Franklin from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Rockaway (3), Dover (3), and Wayne (3). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 34 businesses. The closest is Superior Appliance Repair, about 5.2 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Franklin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.2, 7.6, 14.6 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
Closest matches for Franklin: George's Appliance Service (29.5 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Handler Appliance Inc (22.9 miles away, based in Wayne, 4.9 stars from 1,469 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.6 miles away, based in Rockaway, 4.7 stars from 334 reviews, lists Saturday hours); General George Appliance Repair (24.0 miles away, based in Goshen, 5.0 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Franklin
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher smells bad.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
To keep dirty water from siphoning back into the dishwasher, the drain hose is run in a high loop (at least 32 inches high in GE's instructions) or through an air gap; an air gap is called for when local code requires it or when the drain connection sits less than 18 inches above the floor. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Franklin, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 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?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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 Franklin
Most dishwasher calls in Franklin 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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Franklin
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Franklin, NJ
Is my dishwasher worth fixing?
Can a dishwasher leak damage my floor?
Which areas near Franklin do these technicians cover?
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Before you call a Franklin 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.