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 Lebanon list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Lebanon
40 repair companies serve Lebanon from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Lebanon, and the rest are spread across Harrisburg (10), Lancaster (5), and Reading (5). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. Nearest on the list: Dependable Lebanon Appliance Repair, around 2.4 miles out. 1 of them mentions dishwasher work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 37 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lebanon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 5.3, 9.6 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 53 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
First up for Lebanon: Dependable Lebanon Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); BNG Appliance Repair (Pennsylvania Only) (5.3 miles away, based in Annville, 4.9 stars from 42 reviews); Advanced Comfort Specialists (22.8 miles away, based in Reading, 4.9 stars from 345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mentzer Repairs (17.1 miles away, based in Ephrata, 4.4 stars from 279 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- 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.
Water, Power and Safety First
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 Lebanon
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:
- 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. 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.
Around Lebanon
Most dishwasher calls in Lebanon 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.
Before You Book in Lebanon
- 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?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Lebanon, PA
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Lebanon faster and cheaper.