A GE dishwasher shares most of its basic parts with other dishwashers, but its filter design, drying system, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions GE and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
Dishwasher Repairs is independent and not affiliated with GE. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair GE dishwashers and other brands.
Independent GE Dishwasher Technicians, Templeton CA
17 repair companies serve Templeton from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Santa Maria (7), San Luis Obispo (4), and Paso Robles (2). Distances run up to about 48 miles. No company within 60 miles of Templeton names GE in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Idler's Home, around 2.2 miles out. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Templeton is inside its regular service area.
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| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 17 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 4.4, 5.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention GE | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
First up for Templeton: Sears Appliance Repair (73.9 miles away, based in Lemoore, 4.3 stars from 103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Idler's Home (2.2 miles away, based in Paso Robles, 4.6 stars from 319 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Atascadero, 4.6 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ruffoni's Home Appliance (31.0 miles away, based in Arroyo Grande, 4.8 stars from 660 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your GE Dishwasher
How GE Dishwashers Are Built
The drain hose must have a high loop fastened under the counter at the height in the installation instructions unless an air gap is installed, and the drain hose should not run more than 72 inches high. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Does Not Drain
The UltraFresh System empties the water sump after the cycle and uses a fan to pull fresh air through the tub to limit odor. Source: GE Appliances - GE Profile Dishwashers
GE Dishwasher Symptoms and First Checks
- Dishwasher not draining. GE says to clean the fine and ultra fine filters and clear the sump first, then check for a disposer drain plug, a kinked drain hose, and a missing high loop or clogged air gap. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Does Not Drain
- Dishwasher not starting. GE says to check the wall switch and breaker, latch the door fully, turn off Control Lock, and on top-control models close the door within a few seconds of pressing Start. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher FAQs
When to Call for GE Dishwasher Repair
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Templeton
Care GE Recommends for Its Dishwashers
- Run hot water at the kitchen sink before starting a cycle so the dishwasher fills with the hottest water, which should be at least 120 degrees F. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Poor Wash Performance
- On models with removable fine and ultra fine filters, take them out and clean them about once a month. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Poor Wash Performance
Brand guides: GE Dishwasher Not Draining: What to Check.
GE Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Most GE dishwasher repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- How old the dishwasher is
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
Around Templeton
Most dishwasher calls in Templeton 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 Templeton
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
GE Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Templeton, CA
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Do you work for GE?
What should I do about a GE error code?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your GE dishwasher's label, usually on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.