Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Scotts Valley list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Scotts Valley
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Scotts Valley. 2 list an address in Scotts Valley, and other nearby bases include Los Gatos (11), Santa Cruz (8), and Soquel (3). Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars. The closest is Small Scotts Valley Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away.
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| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.9, 2.4 |
First up for Scotts Valley: ExpressApplianceandHVACRepair (13.9 miles away, based in Los Gatos, 5.0 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lighthouse Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 5.0 stars from 131 reviews); Santa Cruz Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 4.8 stars from 195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Plug-In Services (5.9 miles away, based in Capitola, 5.0 stars from 22 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher smells bad.
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?
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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.
Local Notes for Scotts Valley
Most dishwasher calls in Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
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Before you call a Scotts Valley 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.