A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Point Pleasant list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Point Pleasant, NJ
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Point Pleasant. 4 of them are based in Point Pleasant itself, and other nearby bases include Brick Township (10), Toms River (10), and Lakewood (8). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. The closest is Zorena Appliance Services, about 0.5 miles away.
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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.7, 0.8 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
The leading options for Point Pleasant are Anthony Mechanical HVAC & Appliance LLC (3.4 miles away, based in Brick Township, 5.0 stars from 114 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Discount Appliance Repair Brick Team (3.7 miles away, based in Brick Township, 4.8 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Brick Township, 4.5 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Toms River, 4.5 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Point Pleasant
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
A leak from the water supply line tends to show up as dampness under the front of the unit; leaks at the door often trace back to a dirty, loose or damaged gasket, a bent or loose latch, or a unit that is not level. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Point Pleasant
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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.
Around Point Pleasant
Most dishwasher calls in Point Pleasant 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 Point Pleasant
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Point Pleasant, NJ
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Before you call a Point Pleasant 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.