Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Modesto list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Modesto
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Modesto. 16 list an address in Modesto, and the rest are spread across Tracy (5), Turlock (4), and Manteca (4). Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 28 businesses. Quick Fix Appliance Repair Modesto is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Modesto.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 46 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.2, 0.2 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
At the top of the Modesto list: Zip Appliance & Plumbing Repair Modesto (3.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Telos Repair Inc. (11.9 miles away, based in Turlock, 5.0 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rayes Electro Solutions (5.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yes Appliance Repair Modesto, CA (2.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Modesto
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher smells bad.
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
Keep the drain hose free of kinks, twists and pinches, and follow local plumbing codes for the drain connection. 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:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 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?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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.
Around Modesto
Most dishwasher calls in Modesto 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 Modesto
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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?
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Modesto faster and cheaper.