GE Dishwasher C7 Error Code — Meaning & Repair Cost (2026)
Water-temperature sensor fault. Below: the most likely causes, and what the matching repair costs — Estimated national ranges with a metro localizer. Reviewed July 2026.
What C7 means
Water-temperature sensor fault.
Likely causes, most common first
- An open/shorted temp sensor or loose wiring
Also applies to Café / GE Profile — these brands share the same control platform, so the code and its causes read the same.
Base: ApplianceRepairService.ca fault-code library · Code meaning & causes · Reviewed July 2026
What it usually costs to fix Estimated
C7 on an GE dishwasher resolves to the dishwasher not drying dishes problem. GE is priced at the mainstream parts baseline — no brand adjustment applies.
$100–$300 national estimate to fix the fault behind C7. Enter a ZIP to localize.
| Most common repair | Typical total | DIY? |
|---|---|---|
| Heating element replacement | $150–$300 | DIY possible |
| High-limit thermostat / vent-fan replacement | $100–$260 | DIY possible |
Plus a typical service-call / diagnostic fee of $75–$150, often credited toward the repair.
Pick a quality tier for a class-typical estimate, or a specific brand to override it (brand adjusts the parts portion only). Enter a ZIP or Canadian postal code to localize to your metro's labor costs. Everything updates without a page reload; no data leaves your browser except the shard lookup.
Base: 2 published national repair-cost guides (retrieved 2026-07) · full source registry on the methodology page · National base range (BLS OEWS May 2025 + BEA RPP 2024) · Reviewed July 2026 · Estimated
Codes are universal — your location changes the repair price, never the code's meaning. See the methodology for the exact localization formula and sources.
Reviewed by a Red-Seal certified appliance technician.