Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving University of California-Davis and the Yolo County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving University of California-Davis, CA
40 repair companies serve University of California-Davis from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Sacramento (22), West Sacramento (6), and Davis (4). The closest is Davis Appliance Repair Tech, about 1.0 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 32 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from University of California-Davis. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 2 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.2, 1.5 |
At the top of the University of California-Davis list: Dishwasher Repair (18.6 miles away, based in Sacramento); A to Z in home appliance repair (15.1 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.9 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SK Appliance Repair (15.9 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.9 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); iFix Appliance Repair Sacramento (15.8 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.8 stars from 278 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- An error code on the display
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
Keep the drain hose free of kinks, twists and pinches, and follow local plumbing codes for the drain connection. 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:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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 University of California-Davis
Most dishwasher calls in University of California-Davis 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 University of California-Davis
- 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: University of California-Davis, 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 University of California-Davis technician a trip for parts.