When a dishwasher quits in White Marsh, 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. 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 White Marsh, MD
40 repair companies serve White Marsh from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Baltimore (18), Bel Air (5), and Parkville (4). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out. Across 36 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.
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.6, 2.4 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
At the top of the White Marsh list: Landers Appliance (3.8 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.9 stars from 2,398 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.5 stars from 869 reviews, lists Saturday hours); My Mobile Mechanic (10.8 miles away, based in Bel Air, 4.9 stars from 960 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.2 miles away, based in Bel Air, 4.7 stars from 491 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
Shut off the dishwasher's water supply during repairs or whenever it is leaking; the valve is usually under the kitchen sink on the branch line that runs to the dishwasher, and it closes by turning clockwise. 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
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Most dishwasher repairs involve one part and an hour or so of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$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?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. 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 White Marsh, MD
Most dishwasher calls in White Marsh 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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near White Marsh
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: White Marsh, MD
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Before you call a White Marsh 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.