Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention dishwashers at the top.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Poughkeepsie, NY
35 repair companies serve Poughkeepsie from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Poughkeepsie, and the rest are spread across New Windsor (6), Mahopac (3), and Middletown (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 31 businesses.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 7.6, 8.9 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 35 |
Closest matches for Poughkeepsie: GM Appliance Repair (16.9 miles away, based in New Windsor, 5.0 stars from 476 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Earl B. Feiden Appliance (16.9 miles away, based in Kingston, 4.8 stars from 1,231 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TODD'S APPLIANCE REPAIR (16.5 miles away, based in New Windsor, 5.0 stars from 292 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.5 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Poughkeepsie
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
If the dishwasher has no working shut-off valve of its own, close the main water supply to the house instead. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dishwasher in Poughkeepsie, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsies' Water Treatment Facility (owned and operated by the City and Town of Poughkeepsie), which supplies Poughkeepsie, reports hardness of 74.5 mg/L average (about 4.4 grains per gallon; range 57-120 mg/L) — moderately hard. 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: Dutchess County: 2025 Annual Water Quality Report, Poughkeepsies' Water Treatment Facility
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 Poughkeepsie Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Poughkeepsie, NY
Are you affiliated with any dishwasher brand?
Which areas near Poughkeepsie do these technicians cover?
Is my dishwasher worth fixing?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Poughkeepsie
Dishwasher Repair Near Poughkeepsie
Before you call a Poughkeepsie 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.