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.
Local Dishwasher Repair in South Laurel, MD
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of South Laurel. The rest are spread across Silver Spring (7), Laurel (6), and Beltsville (3). Nearest on the list: Laurel Appliance Repair, around 1.9 miles out. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 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 dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 2.2, 2.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
First up for South Laurel: Dexterous Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); ABW Appliances - Corporate Headquarters (6.7 miles away, based in Jessup, 4.8 stars from 1,539 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Miracle Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.8 stars from 143 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Via Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Crofton, 4.4 stars from 4,698 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- An error code on the display
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not draining or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
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
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dishwasher in South Laurel, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door spring repair: $50–$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?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
- 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.
What South Laurel Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in South Laurel 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 South Laurel Technician
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: South Laurel, MD
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Before you call a South Laurel 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.