Most Maytag dishwasher repairs in Bethesda involve the same few systems: the filter and drain, the water supply, the door latch, the heat and the controls. The Bethesda list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
Independent listings only: Dishwasher Repairs is not affiliated with or endorsed by Maytag. If your dishwasher is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Maytag directly.
Maytag Dishwasher Repair Near Bethesda
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Bethesda. 13 list an address in Bethesda, and other nearby bases include Washington (6), Kensington (4), and Rockville (4). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Bethesda names Maytag in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: ABV Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bethesda. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.0, 1.0 |
Closest matches for Bethesda: Arlington Maytag Appliance Rpr (7.2 miles away, based in Arlington, 3.8 stars from 11 reviews); Maytag (8.0 miles away, based in Washington, 2.0 stars from 11 reviews); InterTech Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Easy Go Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 107 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Maytag Dishwasher
What a Maytag Dishwasher Technician Deals With
Maytag dishwashers use either a hard food disposer (a chopper needing no upkeep) or a bottom filter that is quiet but must be cleaned by hand, and some models have a triple filter with upper and lower assemblies. Source: Maytag - Dishwasher Hard Food Disposer or Filtration
Maytag Dishwasher Symptoms and First Checks
- Dishwasher not drying. Choose a cycle with heated dry, keep rinse aid filled, avoid nesting dishes and run hot water at the sink before starting. Source: Maytag - Dishes Not Drying: Quick Fix Guide
- Dishwasher not starting. Check that the unit has power, the door is fully latched, the water supply is on, control lock is off and no delayed start is set. Source: Maytag - Dishwasher Not Starting or Not Operating
Maytag Dishwasher Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F8E4 | Water detected in the drip tray: empty the tray, confirm the float switch is connected and look for leaking water connections. Source: Maytag - Dishwasher Error Codes - Reading |
| F9E1 | Long drain: the dishwasher is not draining in time; clean the filter and check the drain hose, disposer and air gap. Source: Maytag - Dishwasher Error Codes - Reading |
| F7E2 | Wash motor error: power cycle the unit and schedule service if it returns. Source: Maytag - Dishwasher Error Codes - Reading |
When to Call for Maytag Dishwasher Repair
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- An error code on the display
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Maytag Dishwasher Running
- Run hot water at the kitchen sink for 30 to 60 seconds before starting a cycle so the dishwasher fills with hot water. Source: Maytag - Dishes Not Drying: Quick Fix Guide
- Keep the rinse aid dispenser full and raise the setting if dishes stay wet. Source: Maytag - Dishes Not Drying: Quick Fix Guide
Maytag Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- How old the dishwasher is
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
What Bethesda Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Bethesda 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.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Bethesda Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Maytag Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Bethesda, MD
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
Do you work for Maytag?
Why does my Maytag dishwasher show an error code?
Why are my dishes still wet?
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Clean the filter, check the drain hose under the sink and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Maytag repair.