If your LG dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Los Angeles, with those that mention LG first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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LG Dishwasher Repair Near Los Angeles
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Los Angeles. 8 list an address in Los Angeles, and other nearby bases include Beverly Hills (13), West Hollywood (12), and Valley Village (3). The closest is Fusion Appliance Repair West, about 1.9 miles away. 1 lists LG specifically. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 49 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 36 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.1, 2.2 |
| Mention LG | 3 |
The leading options for Los Angeles are Omar Appliance LG & Samsung Repair Service (6.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 153 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Green Way Appliance LG & Samsung Repair (12.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Akaya Appliance LG & Samsung Repair Service. (3.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABS Appliance Repair LG & Thermador (6.7 miles away, based in Van Nuys, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
LG Dishwasher Lines and Features
How LG Dishwashers Are Built
LG uses a removable mesh filter that the owner twists counterclockwise to lift out and rinse, rather than a self-cleaning grinder. Source: LG USA Support - How to Fix an LG Dishwasher That Is Not Draining (OE Error)
LG Dishwasher Symptoms and First Checks
- Dishwasher making noise. LG treats fill whistling and some air-sucking sounds as normal, says rattling usually means loose dishes or an unseated filter, and flags squealing or grinding as a possible pump problem. Source: LG USA Support - LG Dishwasher Noises
- Dishwasher not cleaning. LG points first to scraping large food scraps and loading so dishes don't overlap or block the spray arms, then cleaning the filter and spray arms. Source: LG USA Support - Why Your LG Dishwasher Isn't Cleaning Dishes Well and How to Fix It
LG Dishwasher Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| LE | The wash (cleaning) motor is not running normally and needs a technician. Source: LG USA Support - [LG Dishwasher] Guide to Error Codes |
| IE | Not enough water is reaching the tub, often from a closed supply valve, a kinked inlet hose or low water pressure. Source: LG USA Support - [LG Dishwasher] Guide to Error Codes |
| F37 | The Auto Open Door feature is not working; check that nothing blocks the door, then get service. Source: LG USA Support - [LG Dishwasher] Guide to Error Codes |
Full list: LG Dishwasher Error Codes Explained.
On Wi-Fi models, LG's ThinQ Care sends usage, maintenance and diagnostic alerts to the owner's smartphone. Source: LG USA - 24 Inch Smart Dishwasher with QuadWash and Adjustable 3rd Rack, 44dB
LG Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Owner Care for LG Dishwashers
- Use only automatic dishwasher detergent, filled no higher than the marked lines, and never hand dishwashing liquid. Source: LG USA Support - LG Dishwasher: How to Fix Common Leaking Issues
- Remove and rinse the filter every one to two weeks, waiting about 30 minutes after a cycle so parts have cooled. Source: LG USA Support - [LG Dishwasher] Guide to Error Codes
LG Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a LG dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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.
What to Have Ready for a LG Dishwasher Call
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
Local Notes for Los Angeles
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), which supplies Los Angeles, reports hardness of varies by area and source blend: about 124-137 mg/L (moderately hard) for LA Aqueduct filtration plant water, rising to roughly 300 mg/L (very hard) where Metropolitan Water District Colorado River supplies or local groundwater are used, as in parts of eastern LA and the Harbor area. Hard water leaves spots and film on glasses and builds up on dishwasher spray arms and inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: LADWP Drinking Water Quality Report (2015, Table III)
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).
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Los Angeles
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
LG Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Los Angeles, CA
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Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your LG dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Los Angeles technician bring the right parts.