A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Orange and the Orange County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Orange
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Orange. 7 list an address in Orange, and other nearby bases include Santa Ana (11), Anaheim (8), and Tustin (7). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. The closest is Davis Appliance Subzero & Wolf Repair, about 0.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 30 businesses.
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| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.9, 1.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
At the top of the Orange list: Magic Master Appliance Repair (29.9 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.2 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MG Service (4.4 miles away, based in Anaheim, 5.0 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Spectrum Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OC Appliance Doctor (4.0 miles away, based in Anaheim, 4.9 stars from 177 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Orange
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
If the dishwasher has no working shut-off valve of its own, close the main water supply to the house instead. 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
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. 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 Orange, CA
Most dishwasher calls in Orange 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 Orange
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Orange, CA
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Dishwasher Repair Near Orange
A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Orange faster and cheaper.