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. Below are the companies within reach of Brooklyn, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Brooklyn
40 repair companies serve Brooklyn from within 30 miles. 40 list an address in Brooklyn. The farthest listed company is about 3 miles out. 1 of them mentions dishwasher work in their listing or website. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.5, 0.6 |
The leading options for Brooklyn are Express Repair New York (2.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 2,471 reviews, lists Saturday hours); George's Appliance Service (24.2 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter - Manhasset (16.6 miles away, based in Plandome, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vita Appliance Service (1.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 218 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
A dishwasher must be grounded; if the home wiring lacks a ground or the plug does not fit the outlet, a licensed electrician should correct it rather than modifying the plug. Source: Whirlpool - Dishwasher User Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Brooklyn
Before replacing a dishwasher in Brooklyn, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
- 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?
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 Brooklyn
New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), which supplies Brooklyn, reports hardness of averages about 25 mg/L as CaCO3 (roughly 1 grain per gallon; sampled range 16-90 mg/L), which the report classes as soft. Hard water leaves spots and film on glasses and builds up on dishwasher spray arms and inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: New York City Drinking Water Supply and Quality Report 2024 (NYC DEP)
New York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
Before You Book in Brooklyn
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Brooklyn, NY
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Brooklyn faster and cheaper.