When a dishwasher quits in Clearlake, 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. 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 Clearlake, CA
40 repair companies serve Clearlake from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Clearlake itself, and other nearby bases include Santa Rosa (7), Vacaville (7), and Woodland (4). Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 2.0 miles away. Clearlake is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 16.0, 33.2 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
The leading options for Clearlake are Feria Appliance Repair (36.0 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 5.0 stars from 299 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.0 miles away, based in Lakeport, 4.6 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.3 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gold Ridge Appliance Repair (34.4 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 5.0 stars from 553 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Clearlake
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not draining.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dishwasher in Clearlake, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Clearlake, CA
Most dishwasher calls in Clearlake 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 Clearlake Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Clearlake, CA
Why are my dishes still wet?
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
What should I do if my dishwasher is leaking?
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Write down the model and serial number from the label on the edge of the dishwasher door or tub opening, and note any error code or blinking lights. It saves a Clearlake technician a trip for parts.