A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. 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 Palm Springs
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Palm Springs. 11 of them are based in Palm Springs itself, and other nearby bases include Palm Desert (11), Cathedral City (5), and Desert Hot Springs (4). Distances run up to about 20 miles. The closest is Ricky's Palm Springs Appliance Repair, about 1.1 miles away. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.5, 1.9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 51 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 2 |
The leading options for Palm Springs are Appliance Repair Inc. (1.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 230 reviews); Synergy Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Multi Appliance Repair - Palm Springs, CA (2.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 326 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Desert Appliance (3.4 miles away, based in Cathedral City, 4.2 stars from 89 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- An error code on the display
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Palm Springs
What Gets Fixed on a Palm Springs Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher not filling with water.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Palm Springs
Most dishwasher repairs involve one part and an hour or so of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 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?
- 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 Palm Springs
Most dishwasher calls in Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs technician a trip for parts.