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 Murrieta list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Murrieta, CA
Within 30 miles of Murrieta there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 11 list an address in Murrieta, and other nearby bases include Temecula (10), Menifee (6), and Lake Elsinore (6). Distances run up to about 13 miles. The closest is SERVICE TECHNICIAN, about 0.3 miles away. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Murrieta. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.8, 1.1 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Murrieta: SoCal Appliance Co. (4.7 miles away, based in Temecula, 5.0 stars from 814 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TNE Service (5.5 miles away, based in Temecula, 4.9 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Action Appliance (4.9 miles away, based in Temecula, 4.3 stars from 108 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Temecula, 4.8 stars from 520 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code on the display
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Murrieta Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not drying dishes.
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
A dishwasher must be grounded; if the home wiring lacks a ground or the plug does not fit the outlet, a licensed electrician should correct it rather than modifying the plug. Source: Whirlpool - Dishwasher User 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?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Murrieta, 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 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.
Around Murrieta
Most dishwasher calls in Murrieta 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).
Questions to Ask a Murrieta Technician
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Murrieta, CA
What does a dishwasher repair usually cost?
What should I check before calling?
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Murrieta
Dishwasher Repair Near Murrieta
Before you call a Murrieta 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.