GE Dishwasher C8 Error Code — Meaning & Repair Cost (2026)
Detergent dispenser blocked. Below: the most likely causes, and what the matching repair costs — Estimated national ranges with a metro localizer. Reviewed July 2026.
What C8 means
Detergent dispenser blocked.
Likely causes, most common first
- Dishware or debris blocking the detergent cup cover
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
C8 on an GE dishwasher resolves to the dishwasher won't dispense detergent problem. GE is priced at the mainstream parts baseline — no brand adjustment applies.
$90–$500 national estimate to fix the fault behind C8. Enter a ZIP to localize.
| Most common repair | Typical total | DIY? |
|---|---|---|
| Detergent dispenser assembly replacement | $90–$250 | DIY possible |
| Bi-metal release / wax motor replacement | $90–$230 | DIY possible |
| Timer / control board replacement | $200–$500 | Pro recommended |
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.