When a dishwasher quits in Silver Spring, 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. The Silver Spring list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Silver Spring, MD
40 repair companies serve Silver Spring from within 30 miles. 8 list an address in Silver Spring, and the rest are spread across Bethesda (8), Washington (7), and Kensington (4). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Nearest on the list: Refresh Appliance Services, around 0.5 miles out. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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.
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.7, 0.7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
First up for Silver Spring: ABV Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Fix - Phone Repair, Tablet Repair and Accessories (2.9 miles away, based in Wheaton, 4.5 stars from 350 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); InterTech Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
Why Dishwashers Break Down
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Silver Spring
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
A dishwasher must be grounded; if the home wiring lacks a ground or the plug does not fit the outlet, a licensed electrician should correct it rather than modifying the plug. Source: Whirlpool - Dishwasher User Instructions
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 Silver Spring
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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?
- 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.
What Silver Spring Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring Technician
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Silver Spring, MD
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Find Your Dishwasher Brand in Silver Spring
Dishwasher Repair Near Silver Spring
A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Silver Spring faster and cheaper.