How much does it cost to have someone come fix your dishwasher?

The cost to have someone come fix your dishwasher averages 150 to 350 dollars including service call fee, diagnosis, parts, and labor, with most common repairs falling around 180 to 280 dollars. The service call or diagnostic fee alone is typically 75 to 125 dollars, which many companies waive or apply toward repair if you proceed with them. Minor repairs are cheaper: cleaning a clogged filter, spray arm, or drain hose costs 100 to 180 dollars; replacing a door latch or door seal costs 120 to 200 dollars; replacing a drain pump costs 150 to 250 dollars; replacing an inlet valve costs 150 to 250 dollars; replacing a heating element or thermostat costs 150 to 300 dollars. Mid-range repairs like replacing a circulation motor or wash motor cost 250 to 400 dollars, and control board replacement costs 250 to 500 dollars including labor. Factors affecting cost include brand, with Bosch and Miele parts costing more than LG or Whirlpool, location, with urban areas charging higher labor rates, and whether the dishwasher is built-in requiring pull-out. If your dishwasher is over 8 to 10 years old and repair exceeds 50 percent of replacement cost, which is 600 to 1,000 dollars for a new mid-range model, replacement is often more economical. Always get a written estimate and ask if the diagnostic fee is credited.