Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Altadena list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Altadena
Within 30 miles of Altadena there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Altadena, and the rest are spread across Pasadena (20), La Cañada Flintridge (5), and South Pasadena (4). Rapid Altadena Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Altadena. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 2.4, 3.2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
At the top of the Altadena list: Magic Master Appliance Repair (12.1 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.2 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RepairBest Appliance Services (5.0 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.8 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.3 stars from 708 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (3.6 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.7 stars from 210 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
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Altadena
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher not draining.
Water, Power and Safety First
If the dishwasher has no working shut-off valve of its own, close the main water supply to the house instead. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
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
To keep dirty water from siphoning back into the dishwasher, the drain hose is run in a high loop (at least 32 inches high in GE's instructions) or through an air gap; an air gap is called for when local code requires it or when the drain connection sits less than 18 inches above the floor. 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 spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 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?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Altadena, CA
Most dishwasher calls in Altadena 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.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Altadena
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Altadena, CA
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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 Altadena technician a trip for parts.