When a dishwasher quits in Richmond, 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. 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.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Richmond, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Richmond. 8 list an address in Richmond, and the rest are spread across Berkeley (9), Oakland (6), and El Cerrito (4). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 27 businesses. Nearest on the list: Reliable Richmond Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Richmond. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.8, 0.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Richmond: Top repair llc (14.2 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Delta High End Appliance Repair (15.9 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Delta High End Appliance Repair (26.6 miles away, based in San Mateo, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- An error code on the display
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
Hand soap, dish soap or laundry detergent can make a dishwasher over-suds and spill water onto the floor; use only automatic dishwasher detergent. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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
Keep the drain hose free of kinks, twists and pinches, and follow local plumbing codes for the drain connection. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
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:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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?
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 Richmond, CA
Most dishwasher calls in Richmond 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).
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Richmond
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Richmond, CA
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
Which areas near Richmond do these technicians cover?
Is my dishwasher worth fixing?
Why are my dishes still wet?
Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Richmond
Dishwasher Repair Near Richmond
A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Richmond faster and cheaper.