Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Smithville list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Smithville
We found 31 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Smithville. The rest are spread across Forked River (4), Galloway (3), and Pleasantville (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: C and R Appliance Of Galloway Inc, around 0.9 miles out. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Smithville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 4.2, 4.2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 31 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
The leading options for Smithville are C and R Appliance Of Galloway Inc (0.9 miles away, based in Galloway, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews); Dave's Appliance Center (18.6 miles away, based in Ship Bottom, 4.8 stars from 459 reviews); JLieb (4.2 miles away, based in Galloway, 5.0 stars from 16 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FINE FIX by JC SERVICE LLC (SAMSUNG APPLIANCES SPECIALIST ) (27.4 miles away, based in Forked River, 4.9 stars from 237 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher smells bad.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
Hand soap, dish soap or laundry detergent can make a dishwasher over-suds and spill water onto the floor; use only automatic dishwasher detergent. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
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:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit 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.
Around Smithville
Most dishwasher calls in Smithville 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 Smithville
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Smithville, NJ
How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
Is there anything I can try first?
Why is there standing water in my dishwasher?
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Before you call a Smithville 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.