A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Philipsburg list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Philipsburg, PA
We found 26 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Philipsburg. The rest are spread across Altoona (4), Johnstown (3), and State College (2). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 26 businesses. The closest is Mike's Video TV & Appliances, about 18.0 miles away. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Philipsburg is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Philipsburg. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 18.0, 22.1, 23.7 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 26 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
At the top of the Philipsburg list: Martin Appliance (23.7 miles away, based in Altoona, 4.9 stars from 727 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mike's Video TV & Appliances (18.0 miles away, based in State College, 4.3 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Atlas Appliance Repair, LLC (44.9 miles away, based in Ridgway, 4.9 stars from 67 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (30.9 miles away, based in DuBois, 4.3 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher smells bad.
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
Keep the drain hose free of kinks, twists and pinches, and follow local plumbing codes for the drain connection. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Philipsburg, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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.
Local Notes for Philipsburg
Most dishwasher calls in Philipsburg 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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Philipsburg
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Philipsburg, PA
Can a dishwasher leak damage my floor?
Is my dishwasher worth fixing?
Is there anything I can try first?
Why are my dishes still wet?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Philipsburg
Dishwasher Repair Near Philipsburg
Before you call a Philipsburg 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.