Dishwasher & Oven Repair Cost in Sacramento

Dishwasher repair cost by problem (typical range, parts and labor)

The table below uses published national figures from industry cost surveys (HomeGuide, Angi). Where no problem-specific figure is published, the row shows the overall typical range for dishwasher repair.

Repair	Typical cost range	What usually causes it
Drain pump or drain hose	$100–$300 (within typical range)	Standing water in the bottom of the tub, dishwasher not draining
Inlet valve	$100–$300 (within typical range)	Dishwasher not filling, short wash cycles, no water noise at start
Door latch or switch	$100–$300 (within typical range)	Dishwasher won’t start, cycle stops mid-run
Heating element	$100–$300 (within typical range)	Dishes not drying, cycle runs but dishes come out wet or cool
Control board	$100–$300 up to $650 max	Buttons unresponsive, wrong cycle runs, display errors
Spray arm or wash pump	$100–$300 (within typical range)	Dishes coming out dirty, poor water pressure inside the tub

Industry averages for dishwasher repair sit around $200, with a published maximum around $650 for the most involved jobs. A new dishwasher typically runs $600 to $1,700 according to the same cost surveys, which matters when weighing repair against replacement below.

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Oven, range and cooktop repair cost by problem (typical range, parts and labor)

Repair	Typical cost range	What usually causes it
Igniter (gas oven)	$150–$325	Oven won’t heat, burner clicks but never lights, gas smell without flame
Heating element (electric oven)	$150–$450	Bake or broil element not glowing, oven runs but stays cool
Thermostat or temperature sensor	$150–$350 (within typical range)	Food over- or under-cooking, oven runs hot or cold against the set temperature
Control board	$150–$450 (upper end for high-end brands)	Display errors, oven won’t start a cycle, buttons unresponsive
Glass cooktop surface	$150–$450 (within typical range, varies by brand)	Cracked or scratched induction or radiant glass top
Door hinge or seal	$150–$350 (within typical range)	Oven door won’t close fully, heat escaping, uneven cooking

Industry averages for oven repair sit around $250. A new oven or range typically runs $700 to $1,600 according to the same cost surveys. Expert Repair Company does not quote from a table for your appliance; the technician diagnoses it in your kitchen and gives you an exact price before any part is ordered.

What our $99 diagnostic covers

Book through the website and the diagnostic is $85 instead of $99. Every repair carries a parts and labor warranty of up to 90 days; an extended warranty can be offered on some repairs.

The $99 diagnostic is a full inspection with a named cause and an exact repair price, waived the moment you approve the repair. You never pay $99 on top of a repair.

• Dishwasher check. Drain pump, inlet valve, door latch, heating element and control board are tested, and the drain path is inspected for a clog first.
• Oven and range check. Igniter or element performance, thermostat accuracy, door seal and control board are tested, gas ignition or electric response depending on the unit.
• Cooktop inspection. Burners, coils or the glass surface itself, gas, electric or induction.
• Exact quote. Approve it and the $99 disappears. Decline it and you owe $99, nothing more.

A second appliance checked on the same visit is $25.

Is it worth repairing a 10-year-old dishwasher or oven?

Usually yes, if the repair is a pump, valve, latch, element, igniter or thermostat and it costs less than half the price of a comparable new unit. Industry cost surveys use the same rule: replace when the repair exceeds roughly half the replacement price, especially past the 10-year mark.

• Under 8 years: Repair almost always wins. Pumps, valves, igniters, elements and thermostats are inexpensive relative to a new unit.
• 8 to 12 years: Repair the cheaper items, and think harder about a control board or a full glass-top replacement, since those can approach half the cost of a new unit.
• Over 12 years with a major failure: Replacement often makes more sense on a budget unit, particularly if the repair is priced near $450 to $650.
• Built-in or high-end brand at any age: A built-in dishwasher or a high-end Thermador, Viking or Bertazzoni range can be expensive enough to replace that even a control board repair is the smarter spend.

What changes the price of dishwasher and oven repair

Built-in versus freestanding. Built-in dishwashers and slide-in ranges take longer to access and reinstall, especially in newer Roseville and Folsom kitchens with tight cabinetry, and that labor time adds to the bill.

Gas versus electric. Gas ovens and ranges add igniters and burner valves to the list of parts that can fail; electric units add heating elements and more electronics on newer ranges.

Induction cooktops. Induction units use electronic coils and control boards rather than simple resistive elements, so diagnosis takes longer and parts cost more than a standard electric coil cooktop.

Glass cooktop replacement. A cracked or scratched glass surface is a full glass-top replacement, not a spot repair, and pricing depends heavily on brand and size.

Control boards on high-end brands. A board on a standard Whirlpool or GE unit is routine. The same repair on Thermador, Viking, Bosch or Bertazzoni runs well above the typical range because the board is brand-specific.

Sacramento hard water and dishwashers

Hard water is the same story in Folsom, Carmichael, Fair Oaks and Citrus Heights, so the advice below applies everywhere we work.

Sacramento-area hard water leaves mineral scale inside dishwasher spray arms, inlet valves and the sump area over time. Scale narrows spray arm holes and can stick an inlet valve partly open, which shows up as poor cleaning, slow filling, or dishes that come out cloudy. A scale-related repair usually sits at the lower end of the cost table above, and running a dishwasher cleaner cycle periodically slows the buildup between calls.

How to get an exact price

Call (279) 225-1050, describe the symptom, and have the model number ready.

1. Describe what the appliance is doing. “Dishwasher fills but never drains.” “Oven won’t light, gas smell then nothing.” Specific symptoms let us stock the van for a one-visit fix.
2. Find the model number. On dishwashers it is usually on a sticker along the inside door edge. On ovens and ranges it is typically inside the door frame or near the storage drawer.
3. Book the visit. Expert Repair Company works Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, across the Sacramento area, including Citrus Heights, Roseville, Folsom, Orangevale, Fair Oaks and Carmichael. Same-day appointments are often available.
4. Approve or decline. After the diagnosis you get the exact number, and approving it waives the $99.

For repair details, see the dishwasher repair and oven, range, cooktop and stove repair service pages. If your dishwasher is not draining, read dishwasher not draining: causes and fixes first. If your oven won’t heat, read oven not heating up: gas and electric troubleshooting before you call. A dishwasher that stopped draining right after a new disposal went in is usually a garbage disposal knockout plug, not a dishwasher fault, and a built-in microwave that runs but does not heat is covered on the microwave repair page.

Other appliances: the refrigerator repair cost guide and the washer and dryer repair cost guide, or the full list of services. Bosch, KitchenAid, Thermador and Viking notes are on the brands we repair page.

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