Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Desert Hot Springs and the Riverside County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Desert Hot Springs, CA
40 repair companies serve Desert Hot Springs from within 30 miles. 4 list an address in Desert Hot Springs, and the rest are spread across Palm Springs (11), Palm Desert (11), and Cathedral City (5). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. Wolf Top Choice Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.2 miles from Desert Hot Springs. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 31 businesses.
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| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 2 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 59 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 2.3, 3.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
First up for Desert Hot Springs: Appliance Repair Inc. (9.4 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.7 stars from 230 reviews); Synergy Appliance Repair (18.3 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Multi Appliance Repair - Palm Springs, CA (11.5 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.6 stars from 326 reviews, lists Saturday hours); QuickFixMasters (2.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- An error code on the display
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Desert Hot Springs
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
Water, Power and Safety First
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.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Desert Hot Springs
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:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 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 Desert Hot Springs
Most dishwasher calls in Desert Hot Springs 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 Desert Hot Springs
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Desert Hot Springs, CA
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Desert Hot Springs faster and cheaper.