A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. Below are the companies within reach of Guerneville, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Guerneville
We found 14 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Guerneville. 1 of them are based in Guerneville itself, and other nearby bases include Santa Rosa (7), Rohnert Park (3), and Cotati (1). Handiest Man in Guerneville is the nearest, roughly 2.0 miles from Guerneville. Across 12 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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 | 14 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 9.8, 14.5 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
First up for Guerneville: Feria Appliance Repair (18.3 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 5.0 stars from 299 reviews); Ross HVAC And Appliance Service (18.4 miles away, based in Rohnert Park, 4.9 stars from 487 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gold Ridge Appliance Repair (14.5 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 5.0 stars from 553 reviews); TeeVax Home Appliance & Kitchen Center (15.4 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- An error code on the display
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
Why Dishwashers Break Down
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
If the dishwasher has no working shut-off valve of its own, close the main water supply to the house instead. 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
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 Guerneville
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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 Guerneville
Most dishwasher calls in Guerneville 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).
Questions to Ask a Guerneville Technician
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Guerneville, CA
Why won't my dishwasher drain?
What should I do if my dishwasher is leaking?
Why does my dishwasher smell?
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Guerneville faster and cheaper.