A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Staten Island list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Staten Island
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Staten Island. 34 of them are based in Staten Island itself, and other nearby bases include Elizabeth (3), Carteret (2), and Bayonne (1). The closest is APPLIANCE REPAIR STATEN ISLAND, about 0.7 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 38 businesses.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.7, 1.2 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 52 |
The leading options for Staten Island are Express Repair New York (13.3 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 4.7 stars from 2,471 reviews, lists Saturday hours); George's Appliance Service (15.9 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Dunellen (16.3 miles away, based in Dunellen, 4.8 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 288 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- An error code on the display
Why Dishwashers Break Down
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Staten Island
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not draining.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
A leak from the water supply line tends to show up as dampness under the front of the unit; leaks at the door often trace back to a dirty, loose or damaged gasket, a bent or loose latch, or a unit that is not level. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
When a dishwasher drains into a garbage disposer, the disposer's drain plug must be knocked out first; if it is left in, the dishwasher will not drain. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Staten Island
Before replacing a dishwasher in Staten Island, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 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?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Local Notes for Staten Island
New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), which supplies Staten Island, reports hardness of averages about 25 mg/L as CaCO3 (roughly 1 grain per gallon; sampled range 16-90 mg/L), which the citywide 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 Staten Island
- 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?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Staten Island, NY
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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 Staten Island technician a trip for parts.