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 Live Oak and the Santa Cruz County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Live Oak, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Live Oak. Other nearby bases include Los Gatos (9), Santa Cruz (8), and Watsonville (5). The farthest listed company is about 19 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 28 businesses. Plug-In Services is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Live Oak.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Live Oak are Lighthouse Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 5.0 stars from 131 reviews); Santa Cruz Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 4.8 stars from 195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ExpressApplianceandHVACRepair (18.5 miles away, based in Los Gatos, 5.0 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Plug-In Services (1.1 miles away, based in Capitola, 5.0 stars from 22 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- An error code on the display
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Live Oak
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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?
- 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 Live Oak
Most dishwasher calls in Live Oak 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 Live Oak
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Live Oak, CA
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Why won't my dishwasher drain?
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Before you call a Live Oak 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.