Dishwasher Repair in Victoria
Standing water in the bottom, dishes coming out dirty, or a leak under the door? A local technician can get to the bottom of it at your home.
What's Going Wrong
Most dishwasher complaints fall into two camps: water that won't go where it should, or dishes that come out looking like they were never washed. Both are usually traceable to a specific part rather than the whole unit needing replacement.
Common Problems
- Not draining, with standing water left in the bottom
- Dishes coming out with food residue or spots
- Leaking underneath the unit onto the floor
- Won't start, or glassware comes out cloudy
Why It Happens
Standing water almost always means the filter or drain hose is clogged with food debris. Poor cleaning results are usually a spray arm problem — either the arm is worn and not spinning freely, or the small holes it sprays through are blocked with mineral buildup. Leaks underneath commonly come from a worn door gasket that's lost its seal, or a wash pump motor that's failing. Cloudy glassware is often hard water mineral deposits rather than a mechanical fault.
How We Repair It
We run a cycle and watch the fill, wash, and drain stages to see exactly where it's failing. Filters and spray arms are cleared or replaced right away. A worn door gasket is a straightforward swap. If the wash pump motor has failed, we'll confirm that with testing before replacing it, since that's the more involved repair on a dishwasher.
Cost Range
$110 – $330 typical
Filter, spray arm, and gasket fixes are on the lower end. A wash pump motor replacement costs more. You'll get a firm price before we begin.
FAQ
Why is there water sitting in the bottom of my dishwasher?
That's the most common dishwasher complaint we see, and it's usually a clogged filter or drain hose rather than a broken pump. It's often fixed in the same visit.
My dishes come out with bits of food still on them — is that a repair issue?
Usually, yes. Check first that the spray arm spins freely and its holes aren't blocked. If cleaning it doesn't help, the spray arm or a hard water buildup issue likely needs attention.
There's water leaking from under the dishwasher door — what should I do?
Stop running it and call us. A worn door gasket is a common, inexpensive fix, but running the machine with a leak can damage the cabinetry or flooring underneath.
Dishwasher Leaking Onto Your Floor?
Call now — we prioritize leaking dishwasher calls to prevent water damage.
Call (250) 522-2252Book Your Dishwasher Repair
Local technicians serving Victoria, Saanich, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, View Royal, Langford, Colwood, Sooke, Sidney, North Saanich, and Central Saanich.