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 Fairfield
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fairfield. 9 of them are based in Fairfield itself, and the rest are spread across Vallejo (14), Vacaville (7), and American Canyon (3). Distances run up to about 16 miles. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Eddys appliance repair. is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Fairfield.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.7, 0.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
The leading options for Fairfield are Discount HVAC & Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair Napa (13.6 miles away, based in Napa, 4.8 stars from 1,063 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ed's Affordable Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tate Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Fairfield
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not drying dishes.
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
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
When a dishwasher drains into a garbage disposer, the disposer's drain plug must be knocked out first; if it is left in, the dishwasher will not drain. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Fairfield
Before replacing a dishwasher in Fairfield, 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?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
- 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 Fairfield
Most dishwasher calls in Fairfield 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).
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Fairfield
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Fairfield, CA
Should I repair or replace my dishwasher?
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Why won't my dishwasher dry?
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Fairfield faster and cheaper.