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How much does dishwasher repair cost in New York?

Updated September 2026 · New York price index 1.20 for appliance repair work (national = 1.00)

In New York, an appliance repair company typically charges $120 to $390 for a typical dishwasher repair, with most jobs landing near $240. That is about 20% above the national average of $100–$330, based on what appliance repair technicians earn in New York.

Low end
$120
Most jobs
$240
High end
$390
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What a New York quote means

Quote for this jobWhat it means
Under $72Suspiciously low — ask what is excluded, and check licensing and insurance
$72 – $429Fair price — inside the typical range (up to 10% over the top is still normal)
$429 – $683Running high — get the quote itemized, and get a second one
Over $683Ripoff territory — more than 1.75× the high end of the typical range

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What you're paying for

What is usually included: Diagnosis and a common repair such as a door latch, inlet valve, float switch or drain hose, including the part and about an hour of labor.

What moves the price:

Latch, gasket, spray arm and hose fixes are cheap; pump, motor and control-board replacements are the expensive end, and a repair over roughly half the price of a new unit usually tips to replacement.

Dishwasher repair cost across New York

Typical range by metro and rural area, from BLS wage data for appliance repair technicians in each area.

AreaTypical rangeMost jobs
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY$100 – $320$195
Binghamton, NY$115 – $380$230
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY$90 – $300$185
Elmira, NY$115 – $380$230
Glens Falls, NY$115 – $380$230
Ithaca, NY$120 – $390$240
Kingston, NY$115 – $380$230
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$115 – $380$230
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$120 – $400$240
Rochester, NY$105 – $350$210
Syracuse, NY$100 – $330$200
Utica-Rome, NY$115 – $380$230
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY$115 – $380$230
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area$115 – $380$230
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area$115 – $380$230
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area$115 – $380$230

Frequently asked

Is $240 a fair price for dishwasher repair in New York?

Yes. $240 is right around what most homeowners in New York pay. Anything from $72 to $429 is inside the normal range for an appliance repair company; above $429 it is worth getting a second quote.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

Control panels and boards versus simple switches and valves. Premium and built-in brands. Company overhead matters too: a large company with trucks, dispatchers and a warranty department charges more than a one-person shop, and both can be honest prices.

When should I get a second quote?

Any time a quote lands above $429, or when the contractor cannot break it into parts, labor and fees. Ask for the itemized version, ask what would change the price, and confirm licensing and insurance. You can also paste the quote into the free QuoteJury checker for an instant second opinion.

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Sources

About these numbers. Ranges are typical market rates for a licensed, insured contractor, blended from published U.S. cost guides and adjusted with U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data (OEWS, May 2025) for each state and metro area. They are estimates, not a bid, appraisal or inspection. Real prices move with parts, access, permits and code requirements. The quote checker is AI-powered and labeled as such.