Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Kings Park and the Fairfax County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Kings Park
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Kings Park. The rest are spread across Springfield (12), Fairfax (10), and West Springfield (3). Assured Appliance Repair Service INC is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Kings Park. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.5, 1.6 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
First up for Kings Park: Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (4.1 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Same Day Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.9 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (5.1 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Kings Park
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not filling with water or dishwasher smells bad.
Water, Power and Safety First
Hand soap, dish soap or laundry detergent can make a dishwasher over-suds and spill water onto the floor; use only automatic dishwasher detergent. 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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- 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?
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 Kings Park Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Kings Park 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 Kings Park
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Kings Park, VA
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
Why is there standing water in my dishwasher?
What should I check before calling?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Kings Park
Dishwasher Repair Near Kings Park
Before you call a Kings Park 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.