A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Media list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Media, PA
40 repair companies serve Media from within 30 miles. 4 list an address in Media, and other nearby bases include Philadelphia (7), Glenolden (3), and Havertown (3). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. The closest is Same-Day Appliance Fix Media, about 0.2 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 37 businesses.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 1.3, 1.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
The leading options for Media are Gerhard's Appliances (18.1 miles away, based in Glenside, 4.7 stars from 2,869 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gerhard's Appliance (16.7 miles away, based in Phoenixville, 4.9 stars from 426 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gerhard's Appliances (20.0 miles away, based in Ambler, 4.9 stars from 1,042 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Cherry Hill (24.1 miles away, based in Marlton, 4.6 stars from 541 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Media
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher not draining.
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Media, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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.
Local Notes for Media
Most dishwasher calls in Media 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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Media
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Media, PA
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
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What should I do if my dishwasher is leaking?
Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Media
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Before you call a Media 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.