A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving East Riverdale and the Prince George's County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near East Riverdale
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of East Riverdale. Other nearby bases include Washington (11), Silver Spring (6), and Hyattsville (4). The 36 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. The closest is dc metro commercial appliance repair, about 1.3 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from East Riverdale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.7, 2.5 |
At the top of the East Riverdale list: Miracle Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.8 stars from 143 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (5.5 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); M&M Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Glenn Dale, 4.8 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- An error code on the display
Why Dishwashers Break Down
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in East Riverdale
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher smells bad.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
Hand soap, dish soap or laundry detergent can make a dishwasher over-suds and spill water onto the floor; use only automatic dishwasher detergent. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Most dishwasher repairs involve one part and an hour or so of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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.
Around East Riverdale
Most dishwasher calls in East Riverdale 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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in East Riverdale
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: East Riverdale, MD
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in East Riverdale faster and cheaper.