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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention dishwashers at the top.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Calistoga, CA
We found 19 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Calistoga. The rest are spread across Santa Rosa (7), Rohnert Park (3), and Napa (3). The closest is St. Helena Appliance, about 8.9 miles away. Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 19 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 8.9, 10.9, 11.2 |
At the top of the Calistoga list: Feria Appliance Repair (10.9 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 5.0 stars from 299 reviews); Gold Ridge Appliance Repair (11.2 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 5.0 stars from 553 reviews); Ross HVAC And Appliance Service (17.3 miles away, based in Rohnert Park, 4.9 stars from 487 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TeeVax Home Appliance & Kitchen Center (12.4 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Calistoga
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Calistoga
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher not filling with water.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
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.
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:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 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.
Around Calistoga
Most dishwasher calls in Calistoga 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 Calistoga Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Calistoga, CA
Why are my dishes still wet?
What should I check before calling?
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
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Before you call a Calistoga 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.