Dishwasher repair costs $100 to $300, with a national average of $200 (Fixr, January 2025)1. HomeAdvisor puts the average at $200, with most homeowners paying $160 to $300 (June 2026)3; Angi puts it at $225 (October 2026)2. Angi and HomeAdvisor are corporate siblings, and matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration. Yelp puts a typical repair at $150 to $325 including parts and labor (October 2026)4, and HomeGuide reports an average range of $100 to $300 from its member-reported project data5. All figures are the latest published data from each source.
Repair cost by part
Published per-part prices; scopes vary by source (repair vs. replacement), as each column states12345:
| Part | Fixr replacement (per job) | Angi (per repair) | HomeAdvisor (per repair) | HomeGuide replacement (per job) | Yelp (per repair) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor | $400 – $600 | $250 – $600 | $400 – $600 (with pump assembly) | $350 – $500 | $200 – $625 (motor, pump, or panel) |
| Control panel / board | $200 – $500 | $200 – $400 | $200 – $600 | $200 – $600 | (not listed) |
| Pump | $150 – $400 | $150 – $350 | $150 – $350 | $100 – $400 (drain pump) | $175 – $300 (up to $600+ some models) |
| Heating element | $150 – $300 | $150 – $300 | $150 – $250 | $200 – $350 | $150 – $425 |
| Spray arm | $75 – $150 | $75 – $150 | $75 – $100 | $80 – $200 | $150 – $425 |
| Door gasket / seal | $50 – $150 (repair $50 – $125) | (not listed) | $50 – $100 | $80 – $200 | $75 – $150 |
| Drain hose | $50 – $100 | $75 – $130 (inlet or drain) | $50 – $100 | $80 – $180 | (not listed) |
| Inlet valve | $75 – $150 | (not listed) | $80 – $125 | $80 – $170 | (not listed) |
| Filter | $50 – $125 | (not listed) | $50 – $100 | $90 – $175 | (not listed) |
| Door latch | (not listed) | $75 – $175 | (not listed) | $90 – $160 (spring & latch) | $100 – $250 |
| Soap / detergent dispenser | $50 – $80 | (not listed) | $50 – $90 | (not listed) | (not listed) |
| Racks / tray | $50 – $150 | (not listed) | $75 – $200 | (not listed) | (not listed) |
| Door | $150 – $600 | (not listed) | $150 – $250 | (not listed) | (not listed) |
Repair cost by problem
Fixr and HomeAdvisor publish nearly identical symptom tables; the figures below are separately published, and the pages state no shared sourcing. Fixr’s fill-failure row is $75 to $600 where HomeAdvisor’s is $100 to $60013:
| Problem | Repair cost (Fixr / HomeAdvisor, per repair) |
|---|---|
| Bad smell / foul odors | $50 – $400 |
| Not draining | $50 – $400 |
| Leaking under the door | $50 – $300 |
| Poor cleaning / residue on dishes | $50 – $300 |
| Cracked handle | $50 – $150 |
| Will not start | $100 – $600 |
| Will not fill with water | $75 – $600 (Fixr) / $100 – $600 (HomeAdvisor) |
| Broken door | $150 – $600 |
Fixr’s own residue section describes the same fix at $50 to $150, while its table lists $50 to $300; the page doesn’t reconcile the two1.
Cost by dishwasher type, size, and material
Angi’s repair costs by dishwasher style: built-in $125 to $400, portable $100 to $300, drawer $150 to $500, countertop $75 to $200, and smart models $200 to $600 per repair. By size: standard 24-inch units $125 to $400, compact 18-inch $100 to $300, oversized or custom $150 to $500. By tub material: stainless steel $150 to $400, plastic $100 to $3002.
Cost by brand
Fixr and HomeAdvisor publish identical brand tables, separately published with no shared sourcing stated13:
| Brand | Average repair cost (Fixr / HomeAdvisor, per repair) |
|---|---|
| Whirlpool | $50 – $400 |
| Bosch | $50 – $450 |
| Frigidaire / Maytag | $50 – $500 |
| Kenmore | $50 – $550 |
| LG / KitchenAid | $50 – $600 |
Labor, service fees, and diagnostics
Published hourly rates: Fixr puts dishwasher professionals at $50 to $100 per hour plus a parts markup of about 20% over wholesale1; Angi at $75 to $125 per hour2; HomeAdvisor at $75 to $100 per hour for appliance technicians and $50 to $300 per hour for plumbers3; Yelp at $60 to $175 per hour4; and HomeGuide at $50 to $125 per hour5. Service and diagnostic fees: Fixr lists $50 to $75, usually deducted from the bill if you hire them1; Angi lists $50 to $802; HomeAdvisor lists $35 to $100, usually applied toward the repair3; Yelp lists $65 to $125 service calls, usually credited4; and HomeGuide lists $70 to $130 minimum service fees that include the first hour5. Angi puts after-hours or emergency service at $50 to $150 extra2.
Add-on services
Angi’s prices for related work: water line replacement $100 to $200, electrical upgrades $150 to $300, haul-away of old parts $20 to $50, and permit or inspection fees of $50 to $200 where electrical or plumbing work requires them2. HomeGuide puts air gap installation at $80 to $150, noting some state building codes mandate one5.
Repair vs. replace
All five sources offer versions of the same rule of thumb: repair when the quote is under half the price of a new unit12345. Published replacement benchmarks differ: Fixr puts a new dishwasher at $400 to $700 (full replacement with labor $700 to $1,970)1, Angi at $500 to $1,300 installed2, HomeAdvisor at a $1,200 average replacement3, and HomeGuide at $400 to $1,200 for the unit plus $200 to $500 installation labor ($600 to $1,700 total)5. On age, the guidance differs by publisher: Yelp suggests repairing units under 5 years old4, Angi under 82, and HomeGuide under 5 to 8, replacing past 85. Check your warranty first — covered repairs can cost little or nothing134.
DIY repairs
Angi puts simple fixes — cleaning filters, unclogging spray arms, replacing racks — within DIY reach, with parts running $10 for seals to $300 for major components, and recommends a professional for anything involving electricity, water lines, or control boards2. Yelp likewise advises hiring a pro, noting dishwasher repairs are rarely DIY jobs4, and Fixr recommends a trained professional for anything beyond basic upkeep1. Dishwasher Parts at The Home Depot lists current filters, spray arms, gaskets, and other replacement parts with prices (plain category link; no affiliate relationship).
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Sources
Figures are the latest published data from each source; dates shown are each page’s stated update date. Angi and HomeAdvisor state their pages were created or updated using automation technology and reviewed by their editors. Angi’s key-insights summary gives a $75 to $600 range with a $225 average, while its body text gives $175 to $325 as the typical nationwide range; the page doesn’t reconcile the two. Yelp’s banner summarizes 25,660 quotes at $55 to $100, while its body text puts a typical repair at $150 to $325; the page doesn’t reconcile the two, and we cite the body figures. HomeGuide states its cost data comes from research and project costs reported by its members, which scopes its figures to that self-reported dataset.
- Fixr, “Dishwasher Repair Cost” (updated January 31, 2025). fixr.com/costs/dishwasher-repair
- Angi, “How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost? [2026 Data]” (updated October 21, 2026). angi.com/articles/how-much-do-dishwasher-repairs-cost.htm
- HomeAdvisor, “How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost in 2025?” (updated June 17, 2026). homeadvisor.com/cost/kitchens/repair-dishwasher
- Yelp, “Cost of Dishwasher Repair” (page header: last updated October 2026; 25,660 quotes). yelp.com/costs/dishwasher_repair
- HomeGuide, “How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost? (2026)” (member-reported project data). homeguide.com/costs/dishwasher-repair-cost