A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The East Palo Alto list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dishwasher Repair in East Palo Alto, CA
Within 30 miles of East Palo Alto there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in East Palo Alto itself, and the rest are spread across Palo Alto (14), Redwood City (11), and Menlo Park (7). Of those, 1 mentions dishwasher work by name. The closest is Modest Appliance Repair Professionals, about 0.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 23 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from East Palo Alto. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.4, 1.5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
First up for East Palo Alto: Delta High End Appliance Repair (11.5 miles away, based in San Mateo, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DripStop Dishwasher Pros (5.0 miles away, based in Redwood City, 5.0 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Delta High End Appliance Repair (26.6 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Top repair llc (28.9 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- An error code on the display
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining 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
A dishwasher must be grounded; if the home wiring lacks a ground or the plug does not fit the outlet, a licensed electrician should correct it rather than modifying the plug. Source: Whirlpool - Dishwasher User Instructions
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.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in East Palo Alto
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for East Palo Alto
Most dishwasher calls in East Palo Alto 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 East Palo Alto
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: East Palo Alto, CA
Why won't my dishwasher drain?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Is there anything I can try first?
Find Your Dishwasher Brand in East Palo Alto
Dishwasher Repair Near East Palo Alto
Before you call a East Palo Alto 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.