A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Catalina and the Pima County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Catalina, AZ
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Catalina. The rest are spread across Tucson (35), Oro Valley (2), and San Manuel (2). Distances run up to about 19 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 35 businesses. Driftwood Appliance Repair Support is the nearest, roughly 3.6 miles from Catalina.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Catalina. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.6, 6.3, 7.0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Catalina: Dependable Refrigeration & Appliance Repair Service (6.3 miles away, based in Oro Valley, 4.9 stars from 761 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Arizona Appliance Repair LLC (18.6 miles away, based in Tucson, 4.8 stars from 782 reviews); 5 Star Appliance Repair, LLC (17.5 miles away, based in Tucson, 4.9 stars from 437 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.2 miles away, based in Tucson, 4.4 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Catalina Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not filling with water.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
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
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 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?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
What Catalina Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Catalina 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.
Arizona has no appliance-repair-specific license; work is regulated through Registrar of Contractors classifications, and state law removes the small-job (under $1,000) handyman exemption for any work connecting or repairing appliances on natural gas or propane. Source: A.R.S. 32-1121 - Persons not required to be licensed
In Arizona, you can check a license with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors Contractor Search or report a problem to the Arizona Attorney General Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Catalina
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Catalina, AZ
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
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Is there anything I can try first?
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Catalina faster and cheaper.