When a dishwasher quits in Marina, 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.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Marina, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Marina. The rest are spread across Salinas (8), Santa Cruz (8), and Watsonville (5). Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 31 businesses. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 6.9 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Marina. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.9, 7.3, 7.7 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 42 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
At the top of the Marina list: Sears Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Salinas, 4.7 stars from 338 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair Monterey (9.3 miles away, based in Pacific Grove, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Conner's Appliance (7.7 miles away, based in Monterey, 4.7 stars from 242 reviews); Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Salinas, 4.8 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Marina
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Most dishwasher repairs involve one part and an hour or so of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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?
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.
Around Marina
Most dishwasher calls in Marina 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).
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Marina
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Marina, CA
Is there anything I can try first?
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Should I repair or replace my dishwasher?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Marina
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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 Marina technician a trip for parts.