Dishwasher Door Latch Replacement Cost
The dishwasher won’t start at all, stops when someone bumps the door, needs a firm hip check to latch, or the door pops open mid cycle. The latch and its microswitch are the machine’s permission slip, no latch signal, no wash.
Dishwasher Door Latch Replacement Cost runs $100 to $220 for a pro repair in Arizona, parts and labor included.
- Parts $20 to $80, labor $80 to $170, about 30 to 60 minutes on site.
- Priciest fix is the latch assembly / microswitch worn, up to $220.
- 3 of 3 common causes are DIY friendly. Difficulty is moderate.
- Repair, cheap part, and the alternative to fixing it is a dishwasher that only runs when you lean on the door.
Averages for independent repair companies. The service call fee of $75 to $150 is usually applied toward the repair. Costs vary by brand, model, and city.
What causes it, and what each fix costs
Latch assembly / microswitch worn
The most common no start on dishwashers. The assembly lives inside the door’s top edge, inner door panel comes off, latch swaps in.
Strike plate bent or door misaligned
On built ins that shifted in their cabinet, the latch misses its strike. Adjustment is free.
Child lock engaged
The free fix everyone forgets, check the control lock indicator before anything else.
Repair or replace?
Repair, cheap part, and the alternative to fixing it is a dishwasher that only runs when you lean on the door.
We'll quote you on hauling it away, or buying it.
Not every dishwasher is worth repairing, and we'd rather tell you that than sell you a repair. If you're replacing it, we'll give you a free quote either way. Scrap pickup for a machine that's finished, or a cash offer if it still has life in it. Working units, recent models and premium brands are often worth real money.
Quick Questions
My dishwasher stops when the kids run past, really the latch?
Yes, a worn microswitch loses contact with the slightest door flex. It gets worse until the machine won’t start at all.
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