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 Valley Stream and the Nassau County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Valley Stream, NY
Within 30 miles of Valley Stream there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 8 list an address in Valley Stream, and the rest are spread across Rockville Centre (3), Oceanside (3), and Lynbrook (2). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Exact Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Valley Stream. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 29 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.2, 0.2 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
At the top of the Valley Stream list: Express Repair New York (12.0 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 4.7 stars from 2,471 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter - Manhasset (9.1 miles away, based in Plandome, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Next Gen Appliance Repair, LLC (2.9 miles away, based in Elmont, 4.9 stars from 195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Town Appliance (3.3 miles away, based in Cedarhurst, 4.9 stars from 58 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not filling with water.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dishwasher in Valley Stream, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. 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 Valley Stream Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Valley Stream 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 Valley Stream Technician
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Valley Stream, NY
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Valley Stream faster and cheaper.