Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Geneva and the Ontario County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Geneva
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Geneva. The rest are spread across Clifton Springs (2), Auburn (2), and Bloomfield (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 12 businesses. Nearest on the list: Steves Carbonic Co, around 10.3 miles out.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 10.3, 10.4, 15.1 |
At the top of the Geneva list: Brian Doehler's appliance repair (26.2 miles away, based in Fairport, 4.8 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Riester's Appliances (15.1 miles away, based in Canandaigua, 4.2 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Paul's Service & Repairs (10.4 miles away, based in Clifton Springs, 3.0 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.0 miles away, based in Victor, 4.7 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- An error code on the display
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not draining.
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
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
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
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 repair: $200–$500 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 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 Geneva
Most dishwasher calls in Geneva 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 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 Geneva
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Geneva, NY
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Find Your Dishwasher Brand in Geneva
Dishwasher Repair Near Geneva
Write down the model and serial number from the label on the edge of the dishwasher door or tub opening, and note any error code or blinking lights. It saves a Geneva technician a trip for parts.