Most dishwasher breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the filter and drain path, the drain pump, the water inlet valve, the door latch and the controls. The Newport list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Newport
Within 30 miles of Newport there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Newport, and the rest are spread across Providence (6), Warwick (5), and Cranston (5). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 39 businesses. Nearest on the list: Elvarique Newport Appliance Repair Service, around 0.7 miles out.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 7.5, 9.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
Closest matches for Newport: Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (22.0 miles away, based in Cranston, 4.9 stars from 1,254 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (9.7 miles away, based in North Kingstown, 4.9 stars from 2,266 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.8 miles away, based in North Kingstown, 4.6 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Iz Schwartz Appliance (19.0 miles away, based in Somerset, 4.8 stars from 491 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- An error code on the display
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Newport
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher smells bad.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dishwasher in Newport, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Newport, RI
Most dishwasher calls in Newport 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.
Rhode Island does not issue a license named for appliance repair, but its Department of Labor and Training licenses pipefitters and refrigeration technicians, including a limited natural gas service license that covers servicing gas-fueled appliances. Source: Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians, Sprinklerfitters, Sheet Metal Workers and Oil Heat Contractors (260-RICR-30-15-2)
In Rhode Island, you can check a license with the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board: Search a Registrant/Licensee or report a problem to the Rhode Island Attorney General, Consumer Protection Unit.
Questions to Ask a Newport Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Newport, RI
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Dishwasher Repair Near Newport
Before you call a Newport 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.