A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Plainview and the Nassau County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Plainview, NY
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Plainview. 2 of them are based in Plainview itself, and the rest are spread across Farmingdale (7), Huntington (5), and Hicksville (4). The closest is RD Appliance Service, Corp., about 1.0 miles away. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.3, 1.7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
The leading options for Plainview are Express Repair New York (25.0 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 4.7 stars from 2,471 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter - Manhasset (11.8 miles away, based in Plandome, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RD Appliance Service, Corp. (1.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 401 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Red's Appliance (3.9 miles away, based in Farmingdale, 4.4 stars from 435 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- An error code on the display
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Plainview
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Plainview
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
Water, Power and Safety First
Shut off the dishwasher's water supply during repairs or whenever it is leaking; the valve is usually under the kitchen sink on the branch line that runs to the dishwasher, and it closes by turning clockwise. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
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.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Plainview
Before replacing a dishwasher in Plainview, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- 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?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
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.
What Plainview Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Plainview 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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Plainview
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Plainview, NY
Why are my dishes still wet?
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Before you call a Plainview 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.