A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Belle Haven list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Belle Haven, VA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Belle Haven. Other nearby bases include Alexandria (24), Arlington (9), and Falls Church (4). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. Nearest on the list: Alexandria Appliance Repair, around 1.1 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Belle Haven. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.4, 1.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
At the top of the Belle Haven list: Appliance Care (1.5 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Alexandria (2.1 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.8 stars from 249 reviews); UltraFix Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Services (5.1 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Belle Haven
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
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
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
Keep the drain hose free of kinks, twists and pinches, and follow local plumbing codes for the drain connection. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dishwasher in Belle Haven, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 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.
Around Belle Haven
Most dishwasher calls in Belle Haven 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.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Belle Haven
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Belle Haven, VA
Can a dishwasher leak damage my floor?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Belle Haven
Dishwasher Repair Near Belle Haven
Before you call a Belle Haven 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.