When a dishwasher quits in Stony Brook, the first question is whether it is a clog you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. Below are the companies within reach of Stony Brook, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Stony Brook
Within 30 miles of Stony Brook there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Stony Brook itself, and other nearby bases include Hauppauge (5), Holtsville (3), and Bohemia (3). Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Evercrest Appliance & Repairs Help is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Stony Brook.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Stony Brook. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.6, 2.3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
Closest matches for Stony Brook: Eddies Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Brentwood, 5.0 stars from 1,413 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EASTERN GRILLS LLC - BBQ Grill (8.4 miles away, based in Medford, 5.0 stars from 365 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JIC Appliance Care LLC (9.0 miles away, based in Holbrook, 5.0 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix It Guys Handyman Service (4.7 miles away, based in Selden, 4.9 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Stony Brook Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not filling with water.
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
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
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:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 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.
What Stony Brook Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Stony Brook, NY
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Before you call a Stony Brook 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.