When a dishwasher quits in Lake Barcroft, 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 Lake Barcroft list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Lake Barcroft
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lake Barcroft. The rest are spread across Alexandria (14), Falls Church (13), and Arlington (9). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 34 businesses. Sears Heating and Air Conditioning is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Lake Barcroft.
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 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.1, 1.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
Closest matches for Lake Barcroft: AGB Appliance Repair LLC (3.7 miles away, based in Arlington, 5.0 stars from 411 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Clean appliances repair (2.0 miles away, based in Falls Church, 5.0 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Services (2.5 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VA HVAC and Appliance Repair LLC (2.1 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- An error code on the display
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not draining.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
If the dishwasher has no working shut-off valve of its own, close the main water supply to the house instead. 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
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.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Lake Barcroft
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 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 Lake Barcroft Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Lake Barcroft 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 Lake Barcroft
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Lake Barcroft, VA
Are you affiliated with any dishwasher brand?
How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
Why are my dishes still wet?
Is there anything I can try first?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Lake Barcroft
Dishwasher Repair Near Lake Barcroft
Before you call a Lake Barcroft 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.