Dishwasher Repair in Santa Monica

Santa Monica kitchens run the gamut, from compact galley setups in older apartment buildings to remodeled open kitchens with panel-ready machines tucked into custom cabinetry. West Appliance Service handles dishwasher repair in all of them, tracking down leaks, drain clogs, and cleaning problems so your kitchen gets back to normal. We also serve nearby Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Century City, and Beverly Hills.

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Google rating: 4.8★ · 192 reviews
Service call: $95, credited to repair
Warranty: 90 days to 1 year
Open: 24/7, same-day visits

Tight cabinets, hard water, and salt air

Many Santa Monica homes are condos and apartments where the dishwasher sits in a tight run of cabinets, often sharing a drain line with the sink and disposal. In older bungalows and duplexes, the plumbing under the counter may have been updated piecemeal over the years. Remodeled kitchens often use panel-ready or narrow 18-inch models that take more care to pull out and reinstall. Local tap water is hard, so mineral scale builds up on spray arms, filters, and heating elements. Close to the beach, damp salty air can corrode door hinges, springs, and exposed wiring faster than it would inland.

What usually goes wrong, and why

Standing water after a cycle usually points to a clogged filter, a blocked air gap or disposal connection, or a failing drain pump. Leaks at the door often come from a worn gasket or a door that no longer closes square because of tired hinge springs. Water underneath tends to mean a cracked hose, loose fitting, or failed pump seal. Gritty or cloudy dishes usually trace back to scale-clogged spray arms or a weak wash motor. Poor drying can mean a bad heating element. If the machine won't start, stops mid-cycle, or shows an error code, suspect the door latch, a sensor, or the control board.

Quick checks before you call

Start with the filter at the bottom of the tub: rinse it under the tap and clear out any broken glass or food. Run the disposal before starting a cycle so the shared drain is open. If the unit seems dead, check the breaker and make sure the door latches firmly. Write down any error code so we can bring the right parts. To prevent repeat trouble, keep rinse aid filled, run a descaling cleaner every month or so to fight hard-water buildup, and wipe the door gasket clean. If the problem keeps coming back, a $95 diagnostic visit will pin down the cause.

From our service calls

Dishwasher removed from the cabinet for service

Problems we fix in Santa Monica

standing water after a cycle
leaking from the door or underneath
dishes still dirty or gritty
not drying
won't start or stops mid-cycle
error codes

How a visit works

1
Call or book online
We answer 24/7. Same-day visits when the schedule allows.
2
Diagnosis at your home
The $95 service call is credited toward the repair.
3
A quote before work starts
You see the price and decide. No surprise charges.
4
Repair with a warranty
90 days on standard repairs, 1 year on major work.

Rated 4.8 on Google from 192 reviews

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★★★★★

Alex did a great job accessing and repairing my dishwasher. He is so kind and professional. I will definitely use this company again.

Ann G., dishwasher repair (Google)

★★★★★

Our freezer stopped working recently. When I called West Appliance Service they came to my home to assess the problem within 1 hour of calling. They were able to come back the next day to complete the repairs once they knew what parts they needed. The service was quick, smooth, and well done. We had a great experience working with Ivan and highly recommend anyone to use their services. We will definitely be a repeat customer if our appliances need repair.

Katie S., refrigerator/freezer repair (Google)