When a dishwasher quits in Fairwood, 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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention dishwashers at the top.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Fairwood, MD
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fairwood. The rest are spread across Laurel (6), Hyattsville (4), and Bowie (3). Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. The closest is M&M Appliance Repair, about 1.4 miles away.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.5, 2.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
First up for Fairwood: SK Appliance Repair (11.2 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Miracle Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.8 stars from 143 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (4.8 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Via Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Crofton, 4.4 stars from 4,698 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code on the display
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Fairwood Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not filling with water.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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?
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- 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?
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 Fairwood Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Fairwood 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 Fairwood
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Fairwood, MD
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Before you call a Fairwood technician, clean the filter at the bottom of the tub, run the kitchen faucet until the water is hot and check that the drain hose under the sink is not kinked. If the problem stays, have the model number ready.