A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Burlingame and the San Mateo County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Burlingame, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Burlingame. 12 of them are based in Burlingame itself, and the rest are spread across San Mateo (16), San Bruno (5), and South San Francisco (4). 1 lists dishwasher work specifically. Nearest on the list: Applora Residential Appliance Repair & Care, around 0.1 miles out. The 34 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.2, 0.4 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
At the top of the Burlingame list: Delta High End Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in San Mateo, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Delta High End Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Top repair llc (14.8 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DripStop Dishwasher Pros (10.6 miles away, based in Redwood City, 5.0 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- An error code on the display
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Burlingame
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Burlingame
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
A leak from the water supply line tends to show up as dampness under the front of the unit; leaks at the door often trace back to a dirty, loose or damaged gasket, a bent or loose latch, or a unit that is not level. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Burlingame
Before replacing a dishwasher in Burlingame, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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.
What Burlingame Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Burlingame 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).
Before You Book in Burlingame
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Burlingame, CA
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Burlingame faster and cheaper.