Washing machine & dishwasher repair

Washing machine and dishwasher repair in South Africa

Updated 7 November 2026

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A washing machine or dishwasher repair in South Africa usually costs between R 400 and R 3,500, depending on the part and the fault. A leaking hose or a washing machine belt sits at the low end, while a control board can cost several times more. To get a price for your machine in your city, describe it on BlaBlaPrice, and local repairers will reply with their own quotes.

What the fault and the part decide

Most of the price is the part. A control board, the electronic module that runs the wash cycles, is quoted from R 900 to R 2,500, while a leaking hose is usually much cheaper. Replacing a whole fridge, washing machine, dishwasher or tumble dryer can range from R 500 to R 30,000 depending on the model, so a repair quote should be compared with the cost of a new machine. Ask the repairer to show the price of the part and the labour separately, so you can compare two quotes fairly.

Rules and what to check before you agree

Dishwashers sold in South Africa must carry the South African Energy Efficiency Label, so look at the label on an older model before you decide whether a repair is worth the money. Some dishwasher repairers advertise no call-out fee when you accept their quote, which is worth asking about before you book. The prices above are per job, including labour, so ask for one total in rand, in writing.

Season and timing

Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August, so November falls between the two. A machine that fails now can be booked and repaired before the summer months start in December. Ask whether the part is in stock, because that decides how soon the machine is back in use.

What to tell the repairer

Repairers in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria and Gqeberha will want the same details: the make and model (LG, Samsung, Bosch, Whirlpool, AEG and DEFY are among the brands local repairers list), the age of the machine, and whether it is built in or freestanding. Say what the machine does and what it does not do, whether you need a home visit or can bring it in, and your suburb, so the repairer can confirm they cover your area.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the fault in your own words in a chat, and you can add a photo of the rating plate or the error code. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer: price, terms and when they can come. Your contact details stay hidden until you choose a repairer to exchange them with, and you can also send your request link to a repairer you already know. Browse the repair and servicing section or create a request on the home page.