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It’s not worth fixing a 20-year-old dishwasher or any 20-year-old appliance. Twenty years is beyond the useful life span of nearly every major household appliance. Once the appliance nears the end of its useful life span, repairs will become more frequent. A replacement often becomes more cost-effective at that point.

The cost to repair a dishwasher is $200 on average, with the typical price ranging from $160 to $300. However, if you need a more specialized repair, that total could reach $600. The main cost factor is the price of the replacement part, but the dishwasher’s make, model, and year can also impact the price. 

For a simple repair, such as a filter replacement, you can comfortably budget to spend between $50 to $100. But for something more complex like a repair on the dishwasher’s motor, you might see a bill totaling $400 to $600.

The correct water temperature for your dishwasher depends on the washing phase. When water enters the machine, it should be around 120 degrees Fahrenheit, but no hotter than 150 degrees. During the wash cycle, the machine will heat the water to between 130 and 140 degrees. If your dishwasher has a sanitizing cycle, the water can reach a temperature of up to 180 degrees.

The average cost to repair a dishwasher that’s leaking is $200, but your total will depend on the underlying problem. Having a professional replace a faulty door gasket or a gasket in a supply line could cost as little as $50, while replacing a leaking dishwasher pump could total as much as $600.