Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Rockville list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Rockville
Within 30 miles of Rockville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 12 list an address in Rockville, and other nearby bases include Gaithersburg (12), Bethesda (6), and Kensington (4). Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 33 businesses. Nearest on the list: Rockville Emergency Appliance Repair, around 0.3 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rockville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 0.5 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Rockville are Trusted Home Experts (0.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.5 stars from 602 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Easy Go Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 107 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Rockville
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not filling with water.
Water, Power and Safety First
If the dishwasher has no working shut-off valve of its own, close the main water supply to the house instead. 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 Rockville
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Rockville
Most dishwasher calls in Rockville 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 Rockville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Rockville faster and cheaper.