When a dishwasher quits in Laguna Hills, the first question is whether it is a clog you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. 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 Laguna Hills
40 repair companies serve Laguna Hills from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Laguna Hills, and other nearby bases include Laguna Niguel (9), Mission Viejo (7), and Irvine (7). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars. Nearest on the list: Top Laguna Hills Appliance Repair, around 0.1 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Laguna Hills. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 1.8, 1.8 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 51 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
First up for Laguna Hills: Caesar's Appliance Sales & Service (2.9 miles away, based in Laguna Niguel, 4.8 stars from 930 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair USA (4.8 miles away, based in Irvine, 4.9 stars from 599 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MDTECH Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Irvine, 4.8 stars from 353 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bristol Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Irvine, 5.0 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
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
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.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Laguna Hills
Before replacing a dishwasher in Laguna Hills, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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.
What Laguna Hills Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Laguna Hills 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 Laguna Hills Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Laguna Hills, CA
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
Should I repair or replace my dishwasher?
Is there anything I can try first?
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
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Before you call a Laguna Hills 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.