When a dishwasher quits in Bakersfield, the first question is whether it is a clog you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. The Bakersfield list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Bakersfield
Within 30 miles of Bakersfield there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 39 list an address in Bakersfield, and other nearby bases include Anaheim (1). Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 26 businesses. Artur's Top Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Bakersfield.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 46 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.0, 1.0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
The leading options for Bakersfield are Appliance Repair Specialist (4.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 4,635 reviews); Zip Appliance & Plumbing Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,299 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.4 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Montenegro Appliances (1.3 miles away, 4.3 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
A dishwasher must be grounded; if the home wiring lacks a ground or the plug does not fit the outlet, a licensed electrician should correct it rather than modifying the plug. Source: Whirlpool - Dishwasher User Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dishwasher in Bakersfield, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
Around Bakersfield
Most dishwasher calls in Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Bakersfield, CA
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Before you call a Bakersfield 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.