A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Towson list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Towson
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Towson. 3 of them are based in Towson itself, and the rest are spread across Baltimore (23), Parkville (4), and Cockeysville (2). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Renew Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Towson.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.4, 2.5 |
The leading options for Towson are Landers Appliance (8.0 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.9 stars from 2,398 reviews); All-Star Appliance Repair Baltimore (2.5 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.7 stars from 1,459 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NT Appliances Repair Service (8.7 miles away, based in Randallstown, 4.9 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.5 stars from 869 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Towson
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes 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
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
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 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?
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.
Dishwasher Notes for Towson, MD
Most dishwasher calls in Towson 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.
Before You Book in Towson
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Towson, MD
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Towson faster and cheaper.