Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention dishwashers at the top.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Sunnyvale, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Sunnyvale. 15 list an address in Sunnyvale, and other nearby bases include Mountain View (15), Santa Clara (7), and Cupertino (2). Distances run up to about 4 miles. Nearest on the list: Baytech Appliance Repair, around 0.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 27 businesses.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 0.4 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Sunnyvale: Delta High End Appliance Repair (19.8 miles away, based in San Mateo, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DripStop Dishwasher Pros (12.9 miles away, based in Redwood City, 5.0 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bay Master Appliance Services (1.6 miles away, based in Santa Clara, 4.5 stars from 893 reviews); Spark Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Mountain View, 4.9 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not drying dishes.
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
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
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?
Most dishwasher repairs involve one part and an hour or so of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Sunnyvale, CA
Most dishwasher calls in Sunnyvale 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).
Before You Book in Sunnyvale
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Sunnyvale, CA
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
Why won't my dishwasher drain?
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Can a dishwasher leak damage my floor?
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Before you call a Sunnyvale 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.