When a dishwasher quits in Crescent City, 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. The Crescent City list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Crescent City
Within 60 miles of Crescent City there are 5 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include McKinleyville (3), Smith River (1), and Brookings (1). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. Across 5 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Dynamics, around 11.0 miles out. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Crescent City is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Crescent City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 11.0, 19.6, 57.4 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 5 |
At the top of the Crescent City list: Appliance Repair Dynamics (11.0 miles away, based in Smith River, 4.7 stars from 11 reviews); Service center (19.6 miles away, based in Brookings, 4.7 stars from 12 reviews); North Coast Appliance (58.0 miles away, based in McKinleyville, 4.7 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Humboldt Sewing & Appliance - Sew & Vac Plus! (57.4 miles away, based in McKinleyville, 4.4 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- An error code on the display
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Crescent City
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
To keep dirty water from siphoning back into the dishwasher, the drain hose is run in a high loop (at least 32 inches high in GE's instructions) or through an air gap; an air gap is called for when local code requires it or when the drain connection sits less than 18 inches above the floor. 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:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 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?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 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?
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.
Around Crescent City
Most dishwasher calls in Crescent 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).
Questions to Ask a Crescent City Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Crescent City, CA
Why are my dishes still wet?
How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
Can a dishwasher leak damage my floor?
Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Crescent City
Dishwasher Repair Near Crescent City
Before you call a Crescent City 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.