When a dishwasher quits in Wilkes-Barre, the first question is whether it is a clog you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. The Wilkes-Barre list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Within 30 miles of Wilkes-Barre there are 31 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Wilkes-Barre, and the rest are spread across Scranton (7), Pittston (3), and Kingston (2). Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 31 businesses. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Wilkes-Barre.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 31 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.5, 1.6 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
First up for Wilkes-Barre: Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, based in Kingston, 4.7 stars from 164 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Oreck Clean Home Center (1.6 miles away, based in Wilkes-Barre Township, 4.9 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, based in Wilkes-Barre Township, 4.5 stars from 82 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Pittston, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- An error code on the display
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Wilkes-Barre
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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 Wilkes-Barre, 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 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?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. 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 Wilkes-Barre
Most dishwasher calls in Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Wilkes-Barre, PA
Should I repair or replace my dishwasher?
Why are my dishes still wet?
Can a dishwasher leak damage my floor?
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Wilkes-Barre faster and cheaper.