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 Ithaca and the Tompkins County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Ithaca, NY
Within 60 miles of Ithaca there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Ithaca, and other nearby bases include Syracuse (8), Liverpool (4), and Elmira (3). Distances run up to about 53 miles. 1 lists dishwasher work specifically. The closest is Ulvarix Appliance Repair Ithaca, about 0.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 37 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ithaca is inside its regular service area.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 2.8, 17.0 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 47 |
The leading options for Ithaca are Sears Appliance Repair (31.5 miles away, based in Sayre, 4.2 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.2 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ulvarix Appliance Repair Ithaca (0.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Witty Appliance Service (17.3 miles away, based in Cortland, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- An error code on the display
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Ithaca Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Water, Power and Safety First
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.
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 and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
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.
What Ithaca Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Ithaca 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.
Questions to Ask a Ithaca Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Ithaca, NY
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Why are my dishes still wet?
What should I do if my dishwasher is leaking?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Ithaca
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Before you call a Ithaca 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.