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Dishwasher repair in Maine

8 listed dishwasher repair businesses across 2 cities in Maine, ranked by customer rating — 100% of everything this directory holds for the state, and 43rd of the 50 states with any. Compare licensing and review counts, then call directly. Free, and no commission.

Water hardness varies enormously between regions and it drives dishwasher failure rates. Ask a local technician whether scale is the issue in your area — they will know from the machines they open every week.

Listed pros
8
State rank
43rd
Cities
2
Average rating
4.6
Licensed
8
Median years trading
27
Reviews
388

Dishwasher repair pros in Maine

Sorted by rating, then review count. Every phone number is a direct line to the business.

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What the listings say about dishwasher repair in Maine

Counted from the 8 profiles above, not from a survey. Everything a business states about itself is reported as a claim.

Maine holds 8 listed dishwasher repair businesses, out of 664 nationwide. That ranks 43rd of the 50 states with any, level with Delaware and behind Florida on 26. Every business listed in Maine covers it, so this page and the Maine directory hold the same 8 businesses.

Their ratings average 4.6, level with the 4.6 average across all 664 listed nationwide, and 7 of the 8 sit at 4.5 or better. None holds a straight 5.0, and none sits below 4.0. Between them they carry 388 reviews, the largest single tally being 156 on McLaughlin Appliance Sales & Service in Scarborough. Rating and review volume are what the businesses' own public profiles report — treat a high average on six reviews differently from the same average on six hundred.

By review volume the group is led by McLaughlin Appliance Sales & Service in Scarborough (156 reviews, 4.7), Sprague's Appliance in Ellsworth (67 reviews, 4.4) and Appliance Doctor of Maine in Waterville (50 reviews, 4.8). By rating it is Appliance Doctor of Maine at 4.8 on 50 reviews, McLaughlin Appliance Sales & Service at 4.7 on 156 reviews and Brown's Appliance Services at 4.7 on 25 reviews. Those are two different questions and they rarely give the same answer — volume tells you a company has been doing this at scale, a high average on a handful of reviews tells you much less.

All 8 state that they are licensed, and all state that they carry insurance. On top of that, 5 show a Better Business Bureau accreditation in the profiles. None advertises round-the-clock emergency cover, so call early in the day and ask directly. All of that is self-stated in the listing, not verified here: ask for the license number and a current certificate of insurance, and for anything that opens a sealed refrigerant system ask to see federal EPA Section 608 certification, which is required in all fifty states.

5 of the 8 publish a founding year: the longest-established has been trading since 1955, and the median across those that say is 27 years. Portland holds the most at 5 — 63% of the group — followed by Bangor on 3, across 2 Maine cities with an index page. Between them they name 27 distinct towns, suburbs and neighborhoods in their stated service areas, so coverage reaches well past the cities listed here — give your address when you call rather than assuming.

Dishwasher repair in Maine — figures counted from the listed businesses.
MeasureMaine
Listed prosof 664 nationwide for dishwasher repair8
Rank among statesFlorida leads on 2643rd of 50
Share of the Maine directory8 of 8 listed businesses100%
Average rating4.6 nationwide · 7 rated 4.5+4.6
Reviews on filemost on one profile: 156388
State licensing claimed8 also state insurance8 of 8
Accreditation statedself-stated in the listing, verify before booking5 BBB
24/7 emergencyask when you call0 of 8
Longest trading sincemedian 27 years across 5 that publish one1955
Cities with an index pagePortland leads on 52
Towns named in service areasclaimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address27

Beyond dishwasher repair, these 8 businesses also list cooktop repair (1), dryer vent cleaning (1). Worth knowing before the visit — a second job on the same call-out is far cheaper than a second call-out.

Dishwasher repair by city in Maine

Counts are dishwasher repair businesses based in that city. Portland holds 63% of the state's total.

Portland5Bangor3

Where Maine dishwasher pros say they work

The 26 named most often across the 27 towns and neighborhoods these 8 businesses list in their own service areas. Claimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address on the call.

Portland · South Portland · Bangor · Brewer · Orono · Scarborough · Gorham · Hampden · Old Town · Westbrook · Auburn · Baldwin · Boothbay · Brunswick · Cape Elizabeth · Carmel · Ellsworth · Greene · Kittery · Lewiston · Lisbon · Mechanic Falls · Poland · Rockland · Standish · Topsham

What Maine technicians find most often

The 5 most common dishwasher faults, and whether each is homeowner work or a job for a licensed technician.

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  • Dishes come out with food residue still on them

    Homeowner fix

    Blocked spray-arm jets, a filter that has never been cleaned, or inlet water below 120°F. Rarely the wash pump.

    Step-by-step: Dishwasher Not Cleaning→

  • Standing water in the bottom at the end of a cycle

    Homeowner fix

    A clogged filter or sump, a kinked drain hose, a blocked air gap at the sink, or a failed drain pump — in that order of likelihood.

    Step-by-step: Dishwasher Not Draining→

  • Water seeping from the bottom of the door

    Technician

    A hardened or displaced door gasket, or a door that has dropped out of square on worn hinges.

    Step-by-step: Dishwasher Leaking→

  • Water under the cabinet with no visible door leak

    Technician

    The wash pump shaft seal, or a loose hose clamp under the tub. Usually spotted first as a swollen cabinet toe kick.

    Step-by-step: Dishwasher Leaking→

  • Fills but the wash motor never runs

    Technician

    The door latch switch, the thermal fuse on the control board, or the board itself.

Try these before you book a Maine technician

12 published dishwasher guides. A diagnostic fee is $50–$100 before any work starts, so half an hour with a flashlight is worth spending.

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Dishwasher Not CleaningEasy · 30–60 minutesDishwasher Not DrainingEasy · 20–60 minutesDishwasher LeakingModerate · 30–90 minutesDishwasher Not Drying DishesEasy · 15–45 minutesDishwasher Soap Dispenser Not OpeningEasy · 20–60 minutesDishwasher Spray Arm Not SpinningEasy · 20–45 minutesDishwasher Door Won't Latch or Stay ClosedModerate · 30–90 minutesDishwasher Won't StartModerate · 30–75 minutesDishwasher Not Filling With WaterModerate · 45–90 minutesDishwasher Smells BadEasy · 45–90 minutes plus a cleaning cycleWhite Film on DishesEasy · 30 minutes plus a test cycleDishwasher Making NoiseModerate · 30–75 minutes

Keep the next call from happening

Ask the technician to walk you through these while they are on site — every one of them prevents a fault in the list above.

  • Remove and rinse the bottom filter

    Monthly

    Prevents: Poor cleaning, drainage faults, and odour — the three most common complaints.

  • Clear each spray-arm jet with a toothpick

    Every 3 months

    Prevents: The top rack coming out dirty while the bottom is clean.

  • Run a hot empty cycle with dishwasher cleaner or vinegar

    Monthly

    Prevents: Grease film and scale on the heating element and sump.

Other appliances in Maine

Counts are Maine businesses servicing that appliance, out of the 8 listed statewide. A dash opens the nationwide page instead.

Oven & Range repair8Refrigerator repair8Dryer repair7Washer repair7Freezer repair5Microwave repair4Ice Maker repair2Garbage Disposal repair1Wine Cooler repair1Range Hood repair—Trash Compactor repair—

Dishwasher repair in other states

Every state with a listed dishwasher specialist, most first. Maine sits 43rd of 50 on 8.

Florida26Texas22Tennessee20Michigan19North Carolina19Ohio19California18Colorado18Minnesota17New Jersey17Virginia17Indiana16Louisiana16Alabama15Georgia15Idaho15Pennsylvania15Arizona14Connecticut14Kentucky14Maryland14Massachusetts14Missouri14Nebraska14New York14Washington14Illinois13Kansas13Oklahoma13Oregon13South Carolina13Wisconsin13Mississippi11Nevada11Utah11Montana10Arkansas9Hawaii9Iowa9South Dakota9Alaska8Delaware8New Hampshire8North Dakota8Vermont8West Virginia8Wyoming8Rhode Island7New Mexico6

What dishwasher repair costs in Maine

National ranges for parts and labor together, before the $50–$100 diagnostic. Labor tracks local wages and drive time, so metro Maine sits toward the top of each range and rural calls toward the bottom, while the part costs about the same anywhere. Nothing here is a quote.

Full cost breakdown →
Typical dishwasher repair jobs with national cost ranges.
RepairParts + labor
Filter, sump, and spray-arm clean-outOften just the diagnostic; ask to be shown how so you can repeat it.$80–$160
Door gasket replacementCheap part, fiddly fit — worth having done properly.$130–$260
Drain pumpHave the sump checked for glass first.$150–$300
Water inlet valveSymptom is a machine that fills slowly or floods.$150–$300
Door latch or lock assemblyThe most common no-start cause.$130–$280
Heating elementDishes wet at the end of a cycle is the tell.$180–$350

9–10 years, the shortest expected life of any major kitchen appliance. Built-in units in hard-water areas trend to the low end unless scale is managed. When replacing beats repairing covers the 4 cases where the maths turns, in full.

Blue Book

The 50% rule for a dishwasher

New unit, US average
$700
Expected lifespan
10 years
Repair-or-replace line
$350

A quote above $350 on a dishwasher past 7 years old is usually better spent on a replacement.

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Dishwasher repair in Maine — common questions

How many dishwasher repair pros are listed in Maine?
8 businesses listed in Maine name dishwasher repair among the work they do — 100% of the 8 businesses this directory holds for the state, 43rd of the 50 states with any, out of 664 listed nationwide — 1% of them. Portland accounts for 5 of them. The directory is a sample of the market, not a register of every company trading in Maine.
Which dishwasher repair companies are rated highest in Maine?
Appliance Doctor of Maine in Waterville at 4.8 on 50 reviews, McLaughlin Appliance Sales & Service in Scarborough at 4.7 on 156 reviews, Brown's Appliance Services in Auburn at 4.7 on 25 reviews — that is the order the list on this page uses. The most-reviewed is different: McLaughlin Appliance Sales & Service in Scarborough, with 156 reviews at 4.7. Read both — a 5.0 on nine reviews and a 4.6 on four hundred are not the same claim.
How much does dishwasher repair cost in Maine?
Expect $150–$300 for a common dishwasher repair, parts and labor together, on top of a $50–$100 diagnostic fee that most companies credit against the work if you go ahead. Those are national bands, not Maine quotes: labor rates track local wages and drive time, so a dense metro sits at the top of each range and a rural call at the bottom, while the part itself costs about the same anywhere. Get written estimates from two or three of the 8 listed here before authorizing anything.
Which Maine city has the most dishwasher repair companies?
Portland, with 5 of the 8 — 63% of the group — followed by Bangor on 3. 2 Maine cities in total have at least one.
Are dishwasher repair technicians licensed in Maine?
All 8 listed here state that they are licensed, and all state that they carry insurance. 5 also show a Better Business Bureau accreditation. Licensing for appliance repair is set state by state and sometimes by city or county, so the reliable check is the paperwork: ask which license the company works under, get the number, and confirm it with the issuing authority. Two requirements are national rather than local — sealed refrigerant work needs federal EPA Section 608 certification, and gas work needs a technician qualified for gas appliances.
Can I get same-day or emergency dishwasher repair in Maine?
None of the 8 listed here advertises round-the-clock emergency cover. Same-day appointments for common faults are still routine in the trade. Call early in the day and ask directly — a technician who already has the part on the van can often fit you in.
Which dishwasher brands do Maine repair pros service?
The dishwasher pros listed in Maine name 13 distinct brands between them. The most widely covered are GE (8), Whirlpool (8), Frigidaire (7), KitchenAid (7), LG (7), Maytag (7). Bosch, Miele and Thermador dishwashers use different sump and pump architecture from mainstream US models, and their parts are typically ordered rather than stocked. Confirm brand coverage on the phone so the first visit is not purely a diagnosis.
How long have Maine dishwasher repair companies been in business?
5 of the 8 publish one. The longest-established has been trading since 1955, and the median across those that say is 27 years. Use it as one signal among several: what matters more is whether the technician has opened your platform before, and whether the warranty term is written on the invoice.
Should I repair or replace my dishwasher?
Apply the 50% rule. A new dishwasher averages $700 in the US and lasts about 10 years, so a repair quote over roughly $350 on a unit past 7 years old is usually money better spent on a replacement. Below that line, with life left on the clock, repair almost always wins. Ask for parts and labor as separate figures — it is normally the part, not the hours, that pushes a quote past the threshold.
What should I have ready before calling a dishwasher technician in Maine?
Model number — the tag is on the tub rim behind the door. Whether it fills, whether it washes, whether it drains. Naming which stage fails halves the diagnosis. Any error code or flashing light pattern. Having those three answers ready is what turns a diagnose-then-return-visit into a single trip. Worth knowing before you call: 1 of the 8 listed in Maine also offer cooktop repair and 1 offer dryer vent cleaning, which can be worth bundling into the same visit.

Need a dishwasher repaired in Maine?

Compare 8 listed businesses on rating, licensing and brands serviced — 8 state a license and 7 sit at 4.5 or better — then call the number on the listing. No forms, no lead fees.

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