A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The South Whittier list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near South Whittier
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of South Whittier. The rest are spread across Downey (10), Whittier (9), and Buena Park (5). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 32 businesses. The closest is Alvaappliancerepair, about 1.9 miles away.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 2.1, 2.1 |
First up for South Whittier: Magic Master Appliance Repair (15.0 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.2 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.0 miles away, based in Cerritos, 4.7 stars from 354 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Best Price Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Downey, 4.6 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aspeco Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Bellflower, 4.9 stars from 71 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in South Whittier
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Local Notes for South Whittier
Most dishwasher calls in South Whittier 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 South Whittier
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- 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?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: South Whittier, CA
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in South Whittier faster and cheaper.