Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Forestville and the Prince George's County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Forestville
40 repair companies serve Forestville from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Forestville itself, and other nearby bases include Washington (16), Hillcrest Heights (2), and Upper Marlboro (2). Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Nearest on the list: Executive Cellular, TV and Appliances, around 0.7 miles out.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.9, 1.4 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
First up for Forestville: SK Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (4.0 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Miracle Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.8 stars from 143 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair LLC (5.5 miles away, based in Washington, 4.8 stars from 626 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Forestville
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Forestville
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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
Keep the drain hose free of kinks, twists and pinches, and follow local plumbing codes for the drain connection. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Forestville
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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 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?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Forestville, MD
Most dishwasher calls in Forestville 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 Forestville
- 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?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Forestville, MD
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Before you call a Forestville 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.