Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Montclair and the San Bernardino County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Montclair, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Montclair. 1 list an address in Montclair, and other nearby bases include Ontario (9), Rancho Cucamonga (9), and Chino (5). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Nearest on the list: Emmanuel Appliances, around 0.5 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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.
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.8, 2.0 |
The leading options for Montclair are Mr. Appliance of Rancho Cucamonga (5.8 miles away, based in Rancho Cucamonga, 4.8 stars from 867 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Meteor Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, based in Claremont, 5.0 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliserve Group, Inc. (2.1 miles away, based in Upland, 5.0 stars from 67 reviews); ERA Service Appliance repair (3.1 miles away, based in Chino, 5.0 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Montclair Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not filling with water.
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
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Montclair, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Montclair, CA
Most dishwasher calls in Montclair 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 Montclair
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- 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?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Montclair, CA
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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 Montclair technician a trip for parts.