Dishwasher · Repair Cost Guide

Main Control Board Replacement Cost

If your dishwasher technician diagnosed a bad main control board, here's what the part and labor typically run, what symptoms actually point to this repair, and what testing should back up the diagnosis before you approve it.

$389–$659
Typical installed cost
$90–$260
Part only
$270–$359
Labor only

Installed price = labor + retail part price, plus 4% processing and a $15 shipping fee, before sales tax. Labor reflects a $225 minimum service charge, higher for repairs that take more time or disassembly.

Commonly over-diagnosed vs. separate touchpad/UI board.

Symptoms that point to this repair

What typically causes this

What a proper diagnosis should include

Before approving a Main Control Board replacement, a technician should generally have checked:

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Common questions

How much does a main control board replacement cost installed?

Typical installed cost for a main control board on a dishwasher runs $389–$659, made up of a $90–$260 part and $270–$359 in labor. Quotes well outside that range are worth a second look.

What symptoms actually point to a bad main control board?

Typical signs include: won't start any cycle; random error codes; buttons unresponsive. If your symptoms don't match this pattern, ask what ruled out other causes.

What should a technician test before replacing this part?

A documented diagnosis for this repair should generally include: voltage test at board; touchpad/ui isolation test. If none of this was mentioned, it's a fair question to ask before you approve the work.

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