When a dishwasher quits in Dunn Loring, 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. The Dunn Loring list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Dunn Loring
Within 30 miles of Dunn Loring there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Falls Church (12), Fairfax (11), and Vienna (5). Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars. The closest is Fixrite Appliance Repair of Dunn Loring, about 0.4 miles away.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.1, 1.3 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
Closest matches for Dunn Loring: Ace Vacuums (6.0 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.9 stars from 996 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (1.3 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Same Day Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.9 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nova Fix Appliance (5.5 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Dunn Loring
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Dunn Loring
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes 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
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
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 Dunn Loring, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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 Dunn Loring Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Dunn Loring 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.
Before You Book in Dunn Loring
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Dunn Loring, VA
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Dishwasher Repair Near Dunn Loring
A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Dunn Loring faster and cheaper.