Most dishwasher breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the filter and drain path, the drain pump, the water inlet valve, the door latch and the controls. The Berkeley list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Berkeley
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Berkeley. 9 of them are based in Berkeley itself, and other nearby bases include Oakland (18), El Cerrito (4), and Albany (3). The 27 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars. Nearest on the list: Berkeley Appliance Repair Technologies, around 0.1 miles out.
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| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.3, 0.4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
At the top of the Berkeley list: Top repair llc (13.2 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Delta High End Appliance Repair (13.9 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Delta High End Appliance Repair (21.4 miles away, based in San Mateo, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DripStop Dishwasher Pros (27.1 miles away, based in Redwood City, 5.0 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- An error code on the display
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Berkeley
What Gets Fixed on a Berkeley Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
Before replacing a dishwasher in Berkeley, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- 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?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 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?
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.
What Berkeley Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Berkeley 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 Berkeley
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Berkeley, CA
Why won't my dishwasher drain?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
What should I check before calling?
Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Berkeley
Dishwasher Repair Near Berkeley
Before you call a Berkeley 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.