When a dishwasher quits in Ontario, 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. The Ontario list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Ontario
Within 30 miles of Ontario there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 9 list an address in Ontario, and the rest are spread across Rancho Cucamonga (9), Chino (5), and Pomona (3). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. The closest is Oscaryyaz Appliances Repair, about 1.2 miles away.
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| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 2.3, 2.6 |
Closest matches for Ontario: Mr. Appliance of Rancho Cucamonga (3.8 miles away, based in Rancho Cucamonga, 4.8 stars from 867 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Meteor Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Claremont, 5.0 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ERA Service Appliance repair (4.7 miles away, based in Chino, 5.0 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not filling with water.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
A leak from the water supply line tends to show up as dampness under the front of the unit; leaks at the door often trace back to a dirty, loose or damaged gasket, a bent or loose latch, or a unit that is not level. 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
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Ontario
Before replacing a dishwasher in Ontario, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Ontario, CA
Most dishwasher calls in Ontario 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 Ontario
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Ontario, CA
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
Which areas near Ontario do these technicians cover?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is there standing water in my dishwasher?
Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Ontario
Dishwasher Repair Near Ontario
Before you call a Ontario 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.