A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. 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 Repair Companies Near Downey
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Downey. 12 list an address in Downey, and the rest are spread across South Gate (5), Long Beach (4), and Bellflower (3). Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Downey Experts, around 0.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 30 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.2, 0.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
First up for Downey: Magic Master Appliance Repair (10.3 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.2 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Cerritos, 4.7 stars from 354 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Best Price Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Johnnies Appliances (0.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 390 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Downey
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Downey, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$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?
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 Downey
Most dishwasher calls in Downey 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 Downey
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Downey faster and cheaper.