A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Lemon Grove and the San Diego County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Lemon Grove, CA
40 repair companies serve Lemon Grove from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Lemon Grove, and other nearby bases include San Diego (13), La Mesa (10), and Spring Valley (5). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 34 businesses. The closest is Proven Lemon Grove Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lemon Grove. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.0, 1.0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
First up for Lemon Grove: California Major Appliance Repair. Dishwasher, Washer-Dryer, Refrigerator Repair Service. San Diego, North County. (20.4 miles away, based in Del Mar, 5.0 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Spark Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Spring Valley, 5.0 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SmartFix Appliances (4.8 miles away, based in San Diego, 4.8 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gold Fox Appliance & Equipment Repair (2.5 miles away, based in La Mesa, 4.8 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Lemon Grove
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Lemon Grove
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
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
To keep dirty water from siphoning back into the dishwasher, the drain hose is run in a high loop (at least 32 inches high in GE's instructions) or through an air gap; an air gap is called for when local code requires it or when the drain connection sits less than 18 inches above the floor. 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:
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. 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 Lemon Grove
Most dishwasher calls in Lemon Grove 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).
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Lemon Grove
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Lemon Grove, CA
Why does my dishwasher smell?
What does a dishwasher repair usually cost?
Is there anything I can try first?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Lemon Grove
Dishwasher Repair Near Lemon Grove
A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Lemon Grove faster and cheaper.