Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Bradford list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Bradford, PA
Within 60 miles of Bradford there are 22 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Bradford, and other nearby bases include Warren (2), Hornell (2), and DuBois (2). 2 list dishwasher work specifically. The closest is De Frank Appliance, about 0.2 miles away. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Bradford is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bradford. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 22 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 1.0, 15.0 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 2 |
First up for Bradford: Besecker & Coss Residential Appliance Service (15.0 miles away, based in Olean, 4.3 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (55.9 miles away, based in East Aurora, 4.6 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours); De Frank Appliance (0.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 4 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- An error code on the display
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
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 Bradford
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Bradford, PA
Most dishwasher calls in Bradford 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.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Questions to Ask a Bradford Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Bradford, PA
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Why are my dishes still wet?
How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Bradford
Dishwasher Repair Near Bradford
A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Bradford faster and cheaper.