When a dishwasher quits in Colesville, the first question is whether it is a clog you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. The Colesville list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Colesville
40 repair companies serve Colesville from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Silver Spring (13), Rockville (4), and Kensington (4). Distances run up to about 7 miles. TruFix Appliance Repair & Services, LLC is the nearest, roughly 1.8 miles from Colesville. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 1.9, 2.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
At the top of the Colesville list: TruFix Appliance Repair & Services, LLC (1.8 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Fix - Phone Repair, Tablet Repair and Accessories (3.9 miles away, based in Wheaton, 4.5 stars from 350 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FUSE Service Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in North Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 363 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zapata’s HVAC Systems (2.3 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.9 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- An error code on the display
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Colesville Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher smells bad.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
Shut off the dishwasher's water supply during repairs or whenever it is leaking; the valve is usually under the kitchen sink on the branch line that runs to the dishwasher, and it closes by turning clockwise. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
Built-in dishwashers are typically specified for their own properly grounded 120-volt branch circuit protected by a 15- or 20-amp breaker or time-delay fuse, with no extension cords or adapter plugs. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
What Colesville Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Colesville 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.
Before You Book in Colesville
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Colesville, MD
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Write down the model and serial number from the label on the edge of the dishwasher door or tub opening, and note any error code or blinking lights. It saves a Colesville technician a trip for parts.