A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. 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 Repair Companies Near Leonardtown
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Leonardtown. Other nearby bases include Woodbridge (7), Alexandria (5), and Waldorf (4). The farthest listed company is about 41 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 17.6 miles from Leonardtown. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 37 businesses. Leonardtown is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Leonardtown. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 17.6, 18.7, 19.7 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Leonardtown: Appliance Guys (19.7 miles away, based in Huntingtown, 5.0 stars from 227 reviews); SK Appliance Repair (39.2 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.6 miles away, based in Prince Frederick, 4.3 stars from 478 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gray's Appliance Service LLC (18.7 miles away, based in Colonial Beach, 4.3 stars from 43 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- An error code on the display
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher not filling with water.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
To keep dirty water from siphoning back into the dishwasher, the drain hose is run in a high loop (at least 32 inches high in GE's instructions) or through an air gap; an air gap is called for when local code requires it or when the drain connection sits less than 18 inches above the floor. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Leonardtown
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:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- 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?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. 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 Leonardtown
Most dishwasher calls in Leonardtown 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 Leonardtown Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Leonardtown, MD
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Before you call a Leonardtown 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.