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Dishwasher repair in California

18 listed dishwasher repair businesses across 5 cities in California, ranked by customer rating — 34% of everything this directory holds for the state, and 7th 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
18
State rank
7th
Cities
5
Average rating
4.6
Licensed
18
Median years trading
17
Reviews
5,382

Dishwasher repair pros in California

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 California

Counted from the 18 profiles above, not from a survey. Everything a business states about itself is reported as a claim.

California holds 18 listed dishwasher repair businesses, out of 664 nationwide. That ranks 7th of the 50 states with any, behind Ohio on 19 and Florida on 26. They are 18 of the 53 businesses listed in California — 34% of the state directory.

Their ratings average 4.6, level with the 4.6 average across all 664 listed nationwide, and 16 of the 18 sit at 4.5 or better. 2 hold a straight 5.0, and 2 sit below 4.0. Between them they carry 5,382 reviews, the largest single tally being 1,290 on Poweron Appliance Repair in Torrance. 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 Poweron Appliance Repair in Torrance (1,290 reviews, 5.0), West Coast Chief Repair, Inc. in Los Angeles (936 reviews, 3.6) and Green Guys Appliance Repair Inc in Marina del Rey (587 reviews, 4.9). By rating it is Poweron Appliance Repair at 5.0 on 1,290 reviews, Spark Appliance Repair at 5.0 on 264 reviews and Green Guys Appliance Repair Inc at 4.9 on 587 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 18 state that they are licensed, and all state that they carry insurance. On top of that, 10 show a Better Business Bureau accreditation, 2 state a factory-authorised or factory-trained credential and 4 publish a parts-and-labor warranty term in the profiles. None advertises round-the-clock emergency cover, but 1 advertises same-day service. 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.

14 of the 18 publish a founding year: the longest-established has been trading since 1957, and the median across those that say is 17 years. Los Angeles holds the most at 6 — 33% of the group — followed by San Diego on 4, across 5 California cities with an index page. Between them they name 63 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 California — figures counted from the listed businesses.
MeasureCalifornia
Listed prosof 664 nationwide for dishwasher repair18
Rank among statesFlorida leads on 267th of 50
Share of the California directory18 of 53 listed businesses34%
Average rating4.6 nationwide · 16 rated 4.5+4.6
Reviews on filemost on one profile: 1,2905,382
State licensing claimed18 also state insurance18 of 18
Accreditation statedself-stated in the listing, verify before booking10 BBB · 2 factory
24/7 emergency1 advertise same-day0 of 18
Longest trading sincemedian 17 years across 14 that publish one1957
Cities with an index pageLos Angeles leads on 65
Towns named in service areasclaimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address63

Beyond dishwasher repair, these 18 businesses also list cooktop repair (7), dryer vent cleaning (2), ac repair (1), appliance installation (1). Worth knowing before the visit — a second job on the same call-out is far cheaper than a second call-out.

Not counted above

34 more California appliance repair businesses, service list unknown

These are real California companies whose records carry contact details but no list of what they repair. None of them states dishwasher repair, so none is counted in the 18 above, and none is listed here as servicing one. Asking takes one phone call, which beats starting the search again.

22 more like these in California sit on the state index alongside everything else we hold.

Details for these businesses come from OpenStreetMap under the Open Database License © OpenStreetMap contributors. We hold no rating, licence or insurance details for themeither — confirm before hiring.

Dishwasher repair by city in California

Counts are dishwasher repair businesses based in that city. Los Angeles holds 33% of the state's total.

Los Angeles6San Diego4San Francisco4Sacramento3North Highlands1

Where California dishwasher pros say they work

The 26 named most often across the 63 towns and neighborhoods these 18 businesses list in their own service areas. Claimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address on the call.

Los Angeles · San Francisco · Daly City · Sacramento · San Diego · Burbank · La Jolla · Pasadena · Rancho Cordova · San Diego County · Santa Monica · South Bay · West Hollywood · Antelope · Bay Area · Bel Air · Beverly Hills · Brentwood · Carmel Mountain Ranch · Carmel Valley · Carmichael · Chula Vista · Citrus Heights · Coronado · Downtown San Diego · East Village

What California technicians find most often

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

All 8 faults →

  • 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 California 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.

All guides →
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 California

Counts are California businesses servicing that appliance, out of the 53 listed statewide. A dash opens the nationwide page instead.

Dryer repair18Oven & Range repair18Refrigerator repair18Washer repair18Freezer repair13Ice Maker repair7Microwave repair6Range Hood repair6Garbage Disposal repair5Wine Cooler repair3Trash Compactor repair2

Dishwasher repair in other states

Every state with a listed dishwasher specialist, most first. California sits 7th of 50 on 18.

Florida26Texas22Tennessee20Michigan19North Carolina19Ohio19Colorado18Minnesota17New Jersey17Virginia17Indiana16Louisiana16Alabama15Georgia15Idaho15Pennsylvania15Arizona14Connecticut14Kentucky14Maryland14Massachusetts14Missouri14Nebraska14New York14Washington14Illinois13Kansas13Oklahoma13Oregon13South Carolina13Wisconsin13Mississippi11Nevada11Utah11Montana10Arkansas9Hawaii9Iowa9South Dakota9Alaska8Delaware8Maine8New Hampshire8North Dakota8Vermont8West Virginia8Wyoming8Rhode Island7New Mexico6

What dishwasher repair costs in California

National ranges for parts and labor together, before the $50–$100 diagnostic. Labor tracks local wages and drive time, so metro California 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 California — common questions

How many dishwasher repair pros are listed in California?
18 businesses listed in California name dishwasher repair among the work they do — 34% of the 53 businesses this directory holds for the state, 7th of the 50 states with any, out of 664 listed nationwide — 3% of them. Los Angeles accounts for 6 of them. The directory is a sample of the market, not a register of every company trading in California.
Which dishwasher repair companies are rated highest in California?
Poweron Appliance Repair in Torrance at 5.0 on 1,290 reviews, Spark Appliance Repair in San Diego at 5.0 on 264 reviews, Green Guys Appliance Repair Inc in Marina del Rey at 4.9 on 587 reviews — that is the order the list on this page uses. Ratings and review counts come from the businesses' own public profiles and are not verified here.
How much does dishwasher repair cost in California?
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 California 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 18 listed here before authorizing anything.
Which California city has the most dishwasher repair companies?
Los Angeles, with 6 of the 18 — 33% of the group — followed by San Diego on 4. 5 California cities in total have at least one.
Are dishwasher repair technicians licensed in California?
All 18 listed here state that they are licensed, and all state that they carry insurance. 10 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 California?
None of the 18 listed here advertises round-the-clock emergency cover, though 1 advertises same-day service. 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 California repair pros service?
The dishwasher pros listed in California name 25 distinct brands between them. The most widely covered are KitchenAid (14), Maytag (14), Samsung (14), Whirlpool (14), GE (13), Frigidaire (12). 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 California dishwasher repair companies been in business?
14 of the 18 publish one. The longest-established has been trading since 1957, and the median across those that say is 17 years. 4 publish a parts-and-labor warranty term in the listing. 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 California?
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: 7 of the 18 listed in California also offer cooktop repair and 2 offer dryer vent cleaning, which can be worth bundling into the same visit.

Need a dishwasher repaired in California?

Compare 18 listed businesses on rating, licensing and brands serviced — 18 state a license and 16 sit at 4.5 or better — then call the number on the listing. No forms, no lead fees.

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