Dishwasher repair in San Francisco starts from $275 with OEM parts. The $219 service call is free if you go with the repair, and you get the exact price before any work starts.
California BEAR #46247. Licensed and insured, EPA 608 certified, background-checked technicians. OEM parts and 90-day parts and labor on qualifying repairs.
Yes, we repair built-in and portable dishwashers in San Francisco and across the San Francisco Bay Area, including dishwashers that won’t drain, won’t clean or are leaking, often same-day. The service call is $219, and it’s free if you go with the repair.
San Francisco dishwasher repair for homes, condos, and managed units
Grit on the glasses, a cycle that stops halfway, a puddle under the door: once the dishwasher acts up, the dishes pile up fast. We repair built-in and portable dishwashers in San Francisco apartments, condos and houses, plus Daly City and the Peninsula.
We work out of 140 San Pedro Rd, Daly City, CA 94014, and we come to you. There’s no walk-in shop. Call (415) 585-5900, text us, or email service@bayappliancerepair.com, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Licensed under California BEAR #46247.
What are the most common dishwasher problems you fix?
- Won’t drain or leaves standing water (drain pump, check valve, hose kink, garbage-disposal knockout)
- Poor cleaning or cloudy glasses (spray arms, wash pump, inlet screen, low inlet temperature)
- Won’t start or cancels mid-cycle (door latch/switch, control board, thermal fuse, float switch)
- Leaks at the door, kickplate, or under the tub (door gasket, sump seal, loose hose clamp)
- Unusual grinding or humming during wash or drain (pump impeller, foreign object, worn bearings)
- Detergent cup stuck closed or soap residue after every load
Older San Francisco buildings have tight cabinets and long drain runs into the disposer. When you book, tell us the brand and model if you have it, whether it’s built-in or portable, and about any recent plumbing or electrical work. Then the tech shows up with the right parts and fittings.
Quick checks before you call
- Not draining: Confirm the air gap (if installed) is clear and the disposer knockout is open if the dishwasher was newly connected.
- Won’t fill: Make sure the under-sink water supply valve is open and the inlet hose is not pinched behind the unit.
- Won’t start: Close the door firmly until it latches, check the breaker, and cancel any delayed-start timer.
- Poor wash results: Clean the filter and spray-arm jets of food debris; verify the hot-water faucet at the sink runs hot before the cycle starts.
Those steps catch simple issues. If the pump hums without moving water, the tub fills but never drains, or you see active leaking, stop the cycle and schedule a diagnostic rather than forcing another load.
What happens on a dishwasher repair visit?
We test fill, wash, drain and heat at your place and go over repair or replace before ordering any big part. We use OEM parts, and qualifying repairs come with a 90-day parts and labor warranty. Same-day service available, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Have a Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer? Our Fisher & Paykel appliance repair page covers the problems we see most on single and double drawers.
Why choose Bay Appliance Repair for dishwasher repair in San Francisco?
Bay Appliance Repair serves San Francisco neighborhoods from the Mission and Sunset to Richmond, Excelsior, Bayview, and nearby Daly City, with appointments Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Licensed California appliance repair (BEAR #46247). Call (415) 585-5900 or text us.
Call (415) 585-5900 or book online
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · $219 service call, free if you go with the repair · 90-day parts and labor on qualifying repairs
What some of our customers say
“It was so easy to schedule the repair service ! Timely and clear communications. Leon did an excellent job repairing our dryer. We are very pleased.”
“They were wonderful. They were very professional and easy to communicate with. They have a reasonable quote. They absolutely followed up on everything. I would use them again in the future.”
“Fine! He made two visits, one for assessment and to order correct part, and one for installation.
Punctual and efficient.”
Kitchen cleanup help from San Francisco galleys to Peninsula and East Bay islands
Standing water, gritty dishes, a cycle that won’t start, a leak under the kickplate. We see these in every kind of Bay Area kitchen, from San Francisco galleys to East Bay family kitchens and South Bay remodels.
What a dishwasher visit looks like
If it’s safe, we run a test cycle. We check the drain path and disposal connection, filters, spray arms, heating and fill, and the door latch. You hear what we found before we order anything. If the tub and racks are in good shape, a pump, latch, heater or inlet valve usually fixes it. Appointments run Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Helpful prep: clear under-sink access to the drain hose and disposal, remove the lower rack if you can lift it safely, and note any code on the display. Do not pour drain chemicals through the dishwasher sump, and do not bypass the door switch. If the sink or disposal is backing up into the dishwasher, say so when you book. That changes the drain path we inspect first.
Which cities do you serve for dishwasher repair?
We schedule across San Francisco, Daly City and the Peninsula, East Bay, and South Bay when routes allow:
- San Francisco: galley kitchens, tight under-sink plumbing, walk-ups
- Daly City, San Mateo, Redwood City, Palo Alto
- Oakland, Berkeley, Hayward, Walnut Creek
- Fremont, Santa Clara, San Jose
Fridge or oven work on the same kitchen visit can share a route. See refrigerator repair and oven repair.
Repair vs replace and trust basics
A mid-life dishwasher is usually worth fixing if the tub liner is intact and the racks still work. Replace it if the tub is rusted, the board keeps failing, or the door won’t seal anymore. We work under California BEAR #46247, work Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, out of Daly City, and give you the exact price before any work starts.
San Francisco Bay Area kitchen layouts and why dishwashers fail differently here
In San Francisco and Daly City kitchens, the drain hose often runs a long way to a disposal tee under a shallow sink. A kink or clog there looks like a bad dishwasher until someone checks it. Newer Peninsula and South Bay dishwashers often store fault codes. Older East Bay ones have sensors and heaters that struggle with hard water film. If the tub drains but dishes come out dirty, we check the spray arms, filters and heat before talking about a new machine. Property managers can start on our property managers page and still book one unit at a time.
We also repair Blomberg appliances; see Blomberg appliance repair.
Schedule dishwasher service
Related guides: San Francisco oven repair, stove and cooktop repair, all services, Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer repair, Café dishwasher repair, and appliance repair San Francisco. To book, call (415) 585-5900, use contact, or check hours and warranty on the FAQ. Tell us the problem, the brand if you know it, and about stairs, parking or gates, and we’ll give you an arrival window. Property managers can book while a tenant or building staff lets us in.
Service calls only, no walk-in location. Daly City, CA 94014.
Related help: Standing water after every cycle? See our symptom guide dishwasher not draining for high-level causes and when to book service. Dishes still wet at the end? See dishwasher not drying. Water on the floor? See dishwasher leaking from the bottom.
Call (415) 585-5900 or book online
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · $219 service call, free if you go with the repair · 90-day parts and labor on qualifying repairs
Common questions
Who should fix a dishwasher?
An appliance repair technician is usually the right choice when a dishwasher won't drain, clean, fill or start. A plumber is the better call if the problem is in the sink drain, garbage disposal or the supply valve under the sink. Our BEAR-licensed technicians (#46247) diagnose the dishwasher and will tell you if the fault is in your plumbing instead.
What is the most common part to fail on a dishwasher?
Drain pumps, door latches, inlet water valves and wash motors fail most often, along with control boards on newer models. Many “broken” dishwashers just have a clogged filter or a drain hose blocked at the disposal. If cleaning the filter doesn't help, switch off power and call for a diagnosis.
What is the most expensive part of a dishwasher?
The main control board and the wash (circulation) motor are usually the most expensive parts to replace. A leaking tub is the costliest problem of all and usually means replacing the dishwasher. Pumps, valves, latches and door seals are more modest repairs. We confirm which part has failed and give you the exact cost before any work begins.
How much does dishwasher repair cost?
The service call is $219, and it's free if you go with the repair. After the diagnosis you get the exact price before any work starts, with no hidden fees. Our $25 coupons and the senior discount apply to the repair only, not the service call.
Can you do same-day dishwasher repair?
Same-day service is often available. We work Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, and we're closed on weekends. Arrival windows are 8–12 or 12–5, we can shorten the window on request, and the technician calls or texts when on the way.
What warranty do you give on dishwasher repairs?
Qualifying repairs come with 90 days on parts and labor. We use OEM parts.