A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Dumfries list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Dumfries
40 repair companies serve Dumfries from within 30 miles. 4 of them are based in Dumfries itself, and other nearby bases include Woodbridge (24), Stafford (9), and Lorton (2). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 38 businesses. American Appliance Services Inc is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Dumfries.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Dumfries. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.3, 1.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Dumfries list: Tolo Appliances LLC (0.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 983 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Geek Inc (3.3 miles away, based in Woodbridge, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Onspot Appliance Repair LLC (1.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DMV HVAC Appliance Service (2.3 miles away, based in Woodbridge, 4.4 stars from 442 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Dumfries
What Gets Fixed on a Dumfries Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes 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
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
When a dishwasher drains into a garbage disposer, the disposer's drain plug must be knocked out first; if it is left in, the dishwasher will not drain. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Dumfries
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:
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$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?
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.
What Dumfries Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Dumfries 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 Dumfries
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Dumfries, VA
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Write down the model and serial number from the label on the edge of the dishwasher door or tub opening, and note any error code or blinking lights. It saves a Dumfries technician a trip for parts.