A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. Below are the companies within reach of Burtonsville, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Burtonsville
40 repair companies serve Burtonsville from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Burtonsville, and the rest are spread across Silver Spring (9), Laurel (6), and Columbia (6). Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 36 businesses. Nearest on the list: Superior Burtonsville Appliance Repair, around 0.3 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Burtonsville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.6, 0.9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
First up for Burtonsville: Dexterous Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); ABW Appliances - Corporate Headquarters (7.9 miles away, based in Jessup, 4.8 stars from 1,539 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TruFix Appliance Repair & Services, LLC (5.8 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Fix - Phone Repair, Tablet Repair and Accessories (8.5 miles away, based in Wheaton, 4.5 stars from 350 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- An error code on the display
Why Dishwashers Break Down
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Burtonsville
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not filling with water.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
If the dishwasher has no working shut-off valve of its own, close the main water supply to the house instead. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
When a dishwasher drains into a garbage disposer, the disposer's drain plug must be knocked out first; if it is left in, the dishwasher will not drain. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
What Burtonsville Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Burtonsville come down to the same handful of parts: the filter and drain path, the drain pump, the inlet valve, the door latch and the heating parts.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Burtonsville Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Burtonsville, MD
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Burtonsville faster and cheaper.