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 Hermosa Beach, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Hermosa Beach
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Hermosa Beach. 1 of them are based in Hermosa Beach itself, and other nearby bases include Torrance (12), Redondo Beach (5), and Gardena (5). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Best Hermosa Beach Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Hermosa Beach. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.7 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.3, 1.7 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
Closest matches for Hermosa Beach: Magic Master Appliance Repair (15.0 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.2 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wizard Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Gardena, 4.8 stars from 162 reviews); South Bay Appliances (5.5 miles away, based in Gardena, 4.7 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Walk-in cooler repair 1 (4.7 miles away, based in Torrance, 5.0 stars from 30 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Hermosa Beach
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not draining.
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Hermosa Beach, 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?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Local Notes for Hermosa Beach
Most dishwasher calls in Hermosa Beach 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 Hermosa Beach
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Hermosa Beach, CA
What should I check before calling?
Should I repair or replace my dishwasher?
Why is there standing water in my dishwasher?
Why are my dishes still wet?
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Before you call a Hermosa Beach 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.