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 Aptos and the Santa Cruz County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Aptos, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Aptos. 1 list an address in Aptos, and other nearby bases include Santa Cruz (8), Watsonville (5), and Los Gatos (5). Distances run up to about 18 miles. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Technologies Aptos, around 0.9 miles out.
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.
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 2.9, 3.2 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Aptos are Lighthouse Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 5.0 stars from 131 reviews); Santa Cruz Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 4.8 stars from 195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Plug-In Services (3.8 miles away, based in Capitola, 5.0 stars from 22 reviews); Baker Brothers Furniture & Appliance (9.2 miles away, based in Watsonville, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Aptos
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not drying dishes.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
Shut off the dishwasher's water supply during repairs or whenever it is leaking; the valve is usually under the kitchen sink on the branch line that runs to the dishwasher, and it closes by turning clockwise. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
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?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. 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 Aptos
Most dishwasher calls in Aptos 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).
Questions to Ask a Aptos Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Aptos, CA
What does a dishwasher repair usually cost?
Can a dishwasher leak damage my floor?
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Aptos
Dishwasher Repair Near Aptos
Before you call a Aptos technician, clean the filter at the bottom of the tub, run the kitchen faucet until the water is hot and check that the drain hose under the sink is not kinked. If the problem stays, have the model number ready.