Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention dishwashers at the top.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Lake of the Woods, VA
36 repair companies serve Lake of the Woods from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Stafford (11), Fredericksburg (7), and Dumfries (4). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Johnson Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 8.3 miles from Lake of the Woods. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake of the Woods. 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) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 36 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 22 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.3, 13.0, 13.5 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
First up for Lake of the Woods: Quality Appliance Repair of Louisa LLC (25.1 miles away, based in Louisa, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Fredericksburg (20.1 miles away, based in Stafford, 4.8 stars from 500 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Logical Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Fredericksburg, 4.9 stars from 206 reviews); USA Appliance Repair (16.9 miles away, based in Falmouth, 4.6 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Lake of the Woods Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not filling with water.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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 repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Lake of the Woods, VA
Most dishwasher calls in Lake of the Woods 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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Lake of the Woods
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get 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: Lake of the Woods, VA
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Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Lake of the Woods
Dishwasher Repair Near Lake of the Woods
A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Lake of the Woods faster and cheaper.