Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. 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.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Montebello
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Montebello. 3 of them are based in Montebello itself, and other nearby bases include Downey (11), Whittier (7), and Los Angeles (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. The closest is On-Site Appliance Repair, about 0.2 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 31 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.3, 1.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 3 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
First up for Montebello: Magic Master Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.2 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Green Way Sub zero Refrigerator Repair Service (2.5 miles away, based in Rosemead, 5.0 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LG Washer, Dryer & Refrigerator Appliance Repair Group (4.2 miles away, based in Alhambra, 5.0 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Best Price Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Downey, 4.6 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher not drying 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
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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
Before replacing a dishwasher in Montebello, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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 Montebello, CA
Most dishwasher calls in Montebello 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 Montebello
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Montebello, CA
Why does my dishwasher smell?
What should I check before calling?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why are my dishes still wet?
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Before you call a Montebello 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.