A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Palmdale list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Palmdale
Within 30 miles of Palmdale there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 list an address in Palmdale, and other nearby bases include Santa Clarita (9), Lancaster (7), and La Cañada Flintridge (5). Distances run up to about 28 miles. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. The closest is DJ Appliance Services, about 1.2 miles away.
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.
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 52 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.2, 2.9 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
Closest matches for Palmdale: Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 257 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Authentic Appliance Inc (4.7 miles away, based in Lancaster, 5.0 stars from 110 reviews); Allsafe appliance repair (26.2 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 2,133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sam Appliance Repair (24.9 miles away, based in Santa Clarita, 4.9 stars from 888 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Palmdale Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Palmdale, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 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?
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 Palmdale, CA
Most dishwasher calls in Palmdale 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 Palmdale
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Palmdale, CA
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Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Palmdale
Dishwasher Repair Near Palmdale
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 Palmdale technician a trip for parts.