Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. 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.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Foothill Farms
Within 30 miles of Foothill Farms there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Citrus Heights (12), Sacramento (8), and Carmichael (6). Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Nearest on the list: Foothill Elite Appliance Repair, around 0.4 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Foothill Farms. 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 | 14 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.4, 1.5 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
First up for Foothill Farms: Dishwasher Repair (12.0 miles away, based in Sacramento); KomFix Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Roseville, 5.0 stars from 166 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ZR Master Appliance Repair LLC (2.1 miles away, based in North Highlands, 4.9 stars from 265 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Best Appliance (4.3 miles away, based in Citrus Heights, 4.5 stars from 230 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Foothill Farms
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water 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.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Foothill Farms, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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?
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 Foothill Farms
Most dishwasher calls in Foothill Farms 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 Foothill Farms
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Foothill Farms, CA
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Foothill Farms faster and cheaper.