When a dishwasher quits in West Falls Church, 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. Below are the companies within reach of West Falls Church, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving West Falls Church, VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of West Falls Church. The rest are spread across Falls Church (16), Alexandria (8), and Arlington (5). Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 34 businesses. Nearest on the list: Solid Falls Church Appliance Repair Co, around 1.2 miles out.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.2, 1.3 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
At the top of the West Falls Church list: Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (2.6 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AGB Appliance Repair LLC (4.8 miles away, based in Arlington, 5.0 stars from 411 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Clean appliances repair (3.8 miles away, based in Falls Church, 5.0 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Services (4.2 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- An error code on the display
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a West Falls Church Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not draining.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
Built-in dishwashers are typically specified for their own properly grounded 120-volt branch circuit protected by a 15- or 20-amp breaker or time-delay fuse, with no extension cords or adapter plugs. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation 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.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in West Falls Church, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Around West Falls Church
Most dishwasher calls in West Falls Church 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 West Falls Church
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: West Falls Church, VA
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Dishwasher Repair Near West Falls Church
A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in West Falls Church faster and cheaper.