A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The La Palma list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near La Palma
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of La Palma. 1 list an address in La Palma, and other nearby bases include Buena Park (6), Hawaiian Gardens (4), and Anaheim (4). The 28 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. Best La Palma Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from La Palma.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from La Palma. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.3, 1.3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
Closest matches for La Palma: Magic Master Appliance Repair (18.3 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.2 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Cerritos, 4.7 stars from 354 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Paradise Appliance Service (2.9 miles away, based in Cypress, 4.5 stars from 3,488 reviews); SP Appliance (2.2 miles away, based in Hawaiian Gardens, 4.8 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in La Palma
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
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?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
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.
Dishwasher Notes for La Palma, CA
Most dishwasher calls in La Palma 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 La Palma Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: La Palma, CA
Can a dishwasher leak damage my floor?
Why is there standing water in my dishwasher?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
What does a dishwasher repair usually cost?
Find Your Dishwasher Brand in La Palma
Dishwasher Repair Near La Palma
Before you call a La Palma 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.