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 Northern Cambria list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Northern Cambria
Within 30 miles of Northern Cambria there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Altoona (4), Johnstown (3), and Duncansville (2). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 12 businesses. Schafer's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 14.2 miles from Northern Cambria.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 14.2, 20.9, 21.8 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
First up for Northern Cambria: Martin Appliance (23.8 miles away, based in Altoona, 4.9 stars from 727 reviews, lists Saturday hours); R & R Appliance Parts and Repair LLC (25.2 miles away, based in Johnstown, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Schafer's Appliance Repair (14.2 miles away, based in Ebensburg, 4.8 stars from 22 reviews); A-Plus Appliance Service By Stewarts (22.0 miles away, based in Creekside, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Northern Cambria
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not filling with water.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
Shut off the dishwasher's water supply during repairs or whenever it is leaking; the valve is usually under the kitchen sink on the branch line that runs to the dishwasher, and it closes by turning clockwise. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
To keep dirty water from siphoning back into the dishwasher, the drain hose is run in a high loop (at least 32 inches high in GE's instructions) or through an air gap; an air gap is called for when local code requires it or when the drain connection sits less than 18 inches above the floor. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Northern Cambria
Before replacing a dishwasher in Northern Cambria, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Dishwasher Notes for Northern Cambria, PA
Most dishwasher calls in Northern Cambria 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 Northern Cambria Technician
- 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?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
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Write down the model and serial number from the label on the edge of the dishwasher door or tub opening, and note any error code or blinking lights. It saves a Northern Cambria technician a trip for parts.