Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. 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.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Cathedral City, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Cathedral City. 5 of them are based in Cathedral City itself, and other nearby bases include Palm Springs (11), Palm Desert (11), and Desert Hot Springs (4). Distances run up to about 17 miles. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars. Nearest on the list: Palm Springs Sub-Zero Service Co, around 1.3 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cathedral City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 50 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.7, 2.5 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
At the top of the Cathedral City list: Synergy Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Inc. (5.2 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.7 stars from 230 reviews); Multi Appliance Repair - Palm Springs, CA (3.5 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.6 stars from 326 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Desert Appliance (1.7 miles away, 4.2 stars from 89 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- An error code on the display
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Cathedral City Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher smells bad.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Cathedral City
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:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
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 Cathedral City
Most dishwasher calls in Cathedral City 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).
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Cathedral City
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Cathedral City, CA
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Dishwasher Repair Near Cathedral City
A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Cathedral City faster and cheaper.