A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Laguna Woods list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Laguna Woods
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Laguna Woods. 1 list an address in Laguna Woods, and the rest are spread across Irvine (12), Mission Viejo (7), and Lake Forest (5). The 38 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars. Optimum Appliance Repair Laguna Woods is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Laguna Woods.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Laguna Woods. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 1.0, 1.1 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 51 |
Closest matches for Laguna Woods: Appliance Repair USA (2.8 miles away, based in Irvine, 4.9 stars from 599 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Caesar's Appliance Sales & Service (4.9 miles away, based in Laguna Niguel, 4.8 stars from 930 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MDTECH Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Irvine, 4.8 stars from 353 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bristol Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Irvine, 5.0 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not draining.
Water, Power and Safety First
Hand soap, dish soap or laundry detergent can make a dishwasher over-suds and spill water onto the floor; use only automatic dishwasher detergent. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Laguna Woods, CA
Most dishwasher calls in Laguna Woods 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 Laguna Woods
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Laguna Woods, CA
Why won't my dishwasher drain?
What does a dishwasher repair usually cost?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Find Your Dishwasher Brand in Laguna Woods
Dishwasher Repair Near Laguna Woods
Write down the model and serial number from the label on the edge of the dishwasher door or tub opening, and note any error code or blinking lights. It saves a Laguna Woods technician a trip for parts.