When a dishwasher quits in San Mateo, 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. Below are the companies within reach of San Mateo, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near San Mateo
40 repair companies serve San Mateo from within 30 miles. 18 list an address in San Mateo, and the rest are spread across Burlingame (9), Belmont (7), and Foster City (5). The farthest listed company is about 3 miles out. Nearest on the list: Appliance Diamond, around 0.3 miles out. 1 of them mentions dishwasher work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 31 businesses.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.4, 0.9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for San Mateo are Delta High End Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DripStop Dishwasher Pros (6.8 miles away, based in Redwood City, 5.0 stars from 15 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); Top repair llc (18.3 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- An error code on the display
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher not drying dishes.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dishwasher in San Mateo, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
- 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.
Around San Mateo
Most dishwasher calls in San Mateo 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).
Questions to Ask a San Mateo Technician
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: San Mateo, CA
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Before you call a San Mateo 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.