A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Soquel and the Santa Cruz County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Soquel
Within 30 miles of Soquel there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Soquel, and the rest are spread across Los Gatos (9), Santa Cruz (8), and Watsonville (5). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. The closest is Fast Appliance Repair Soquel, about 0.7 miles away. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.8, 1.4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
First up for Soquel: Lighthouse Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 5.0 stars from 131 reviews); ExpressApplianceandHVACRepair (17.6 miles away, based in Los Gatos, 5.0 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Santa Cruz Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 4.8 stars from 195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Plug-In Services (1.4 miles away, based in Capitola, 5.0 stars from 22 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Soquel Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not draining.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
When a dishwasher drains into a garbage disposer, the disposer's drain plug must be knocked out first; if it is left in, the dishwasher will not drain. 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:
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. 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 Soquel
Most dishwasher calls in Soquel 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 Soquel Technician
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Soquel, CA
How much does dishwasher repair cost in Soquel?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Why is there standing water in my dishwasher?
Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Soquel
Dishwasher Repair Near Soquel
Before you call a Soquel 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.