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 Lochearn and the Baltimore County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Lochearn
40 repair companies serve Lochearn from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Baltimore (18), Parkville (4), and Randallstown (3). Distances run up to about 11 miles. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. The closest is Charm City Appliances, about 1.5 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lochearn. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 1.6, 1.8 |
First up for Lochearn: NT Appliances Repair Service (3.5 miles away, based in Randallstown, 4.9 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All-Star Appliance Repair Baltimore (4.4 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.7 stars from 1,459 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix Appliance Baltimore County (8.3 miles away, based in Reisterstown, 5.0 stars from 153 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Howard County (6.7 miles away, based in Ellicott City, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Lochearn
What Gets Fixed on a Lochearn Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Water, Power and Safety First
A leak from the water supply line tends to show up as dampness under the front of the unit; leaks at the door often trace back to a dirty, loose or damaged gasket, a bent or loose latch, or a unit that is not level. 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
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 Lochearn
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $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?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- 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?
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 Lochearn
Most dishwasher calls in Lochearn 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 Lochearn
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Lochearn, MD
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is my dishwasher worth fixing?
Is there anything I can try first?
Find Your Dishwasher Brand in Lochearn
Dishwasher Repair Near Lochearn
Before you call a Lochearn 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.