Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Lehighton and the Carbon County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Lehighton
Our data shows 32 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lehighton. The rest are spread across Allentown (6), Stroudsburg (4), and Bethlehem (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 8.0 miles from Lehighton. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 32 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 8.0, 18.2, 18.4 |
At the top of the Lehighton list: Mr. Appliance of Allentown (20.2 miles away, based in Allentown, 4.8 stars from 621 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Walnutport, 4.7 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.0 miles away, based in East Stroudsburg, 4.7 stars from 285 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.2 miles away, based in Whitehall Township, 4.6 stars from 250 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher not filling with water.
Water, Power and Safety First
Hand soap, dish soap or laundry detergent can make a dishwasher over-suds and spill water onto the floor; use only automatic dishwasher detergent. 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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dishwasher in Lehighton, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
Around Lehighton
Most dishwasher calls in Lehighton 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 Lehighton Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Lehighton, PA
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Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Lehighton
Dishwasher Repair Near Lehighton
A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Lehighton faster and cheaper.