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 Sonora list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Sonora, CA
40 repair companies serve Sonora from within 60 miles. 4 of them are based in Sonora itself, and other nearby bases include Modesto (16), Turlock (4), and Jackson (3). Burton's Mother Lode Appliance is the nearest, roughly 2.2 miles from Sonora. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Sonora is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sonora. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 3.3, 4.6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
At the top of the Sonora list: Sears Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, 4.4 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Burton's Mother Lode Appliance (2.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 42 reviews); Austin's Commercial Appliance Repair Services LLC (5.7 miles away, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.8 miles away, based in Jackson, 4.4 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Sonora
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Sonora
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not draining.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Sonora, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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 Sonora
Most dishwasher calls in Sonora 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).
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Sonora
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Sonora, 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 Sonora technician a trip for parts.