Most dishwasher breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the filter and drain path, the drain pump, the water inlet valve, the door latch and the controls. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Fountain Valley and the Orange County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Fountain Valley
40 repair companies serve Fountain Valley from within 30 miles. 4 of them are based in Fountain Valley itself, and other nearby bases include Huntington Beach (12), Costa Mesa (10), and Santa Ana (7). Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 29 businesses. Superior Fountain Valley Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Fountain Valley.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.7, 1.1 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
At the top of the Fountain Valley list: Magic Master Appliance Repair (29.0 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.2 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Huntington Beach (2.8 miles away, based in Huntington Beach, 4.7 stars from 179 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Santa Ana, 4.7 stars from 546 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IOGAI - Appliance & Refrigeration Repair Service (4.1 miles away, based in Huntington Beach, 5.0 stars from 124 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- An error code on the display
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
Built-in dishwashers are typically specified for their own properly grounded 120-volt branch circuit protected by a 15- or 20-amp breaker or time-delay fuse, with no extension cords or adapter plugs. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation 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.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Fountain Valley, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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.
Local Notes for Fountain Valley
Most dishwasher calls in Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Fountain Valley, CA
Why are my dishes still wet?
Do you cover Fountain Valley and nearby towns?
Is there anything I can try first?
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Before you call a Fountain Valley 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.