Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Sun Lakes and the Maricopa County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Sun Lakes
Within 30 miles of Sun Lakes there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Chandler (17), Gilbert (14), and Tempe (3). Distances run up to about 13 miles. MasterFix Appliance Services. is the nearest, roughly 3.0 miles from Sun Lakes. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 33 businesses.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.0, 3.4, 3.7 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
First up for Sun Lakes: Tiger Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Gilbert, 4.7 stars from 1,145 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Maricopa (7.2 miles away, based in Chandler, 4.9 stars from 526 reviews); Prime Appliance Service (7.1 miles away, based in Chandler, 4.9 stars from 227 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Valley Heating, Cooling & Appliances (11.6 miles away, based in Mesa, 4.8 stars from 1,830 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
Built-in dishwashers are typically specified for their own properly grounded 120-volt branch circuit protected by a 15- or 20-amp breaker or time-delay fuse, with no extension cords or adapter plugs. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
When a dishwasher drains into a garbage disposer, the disposer's drain plug must be knocked out first; if it is left in, the dishwasher will not drain. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Most dishwasher repairs involve one part and an hour or so of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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?
- 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. 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.
Around Sun Lakes
Most dishwasher calls in Sun Lakes 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.
Questions to Ask a Sun Lakes Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Sun Lakes, AZ
Why are my dishes still wet?
What should I check before calling?
Do you cover Sun Lakes and nearby towns?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Sun Lakes
Dishwasher Repair Near Sun Lakes
Write down the model and serial number from the label on the edge of the dishwasher door or tub opening, and note any error code or blinking lights. It saves a Sun Lakes technician a trip for parts.