Most Maytag dishwasher repairs in Falls Church involve the same few systems: the filter and drain, the water supply, the door latch, the heat and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Falls Church, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Independent listings only: Dishwasher Repairs is not affiliated with or endorsed by Maytag. If your dishwasher is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Maytag directly.
Who Works on Maytag Dishwashers Near Falls Church
Within 30 miles of Falls Church there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 16 of them are based in Falls Church itself, and the rest are spread across Arlington (9), McLean (4), and Annandale (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. 1 lists Maytag specifically. Nearest on the list: Virginia Appliance Repair LLC, around 0.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 35 businesses.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.4, 0.4 |
| Mention Maytag | 1 |
First up for Falls Church: Arlington Maytag Appliance Rpr (3.7 miles away, based in Arlington, 3.8 stars from 11 reviews); Maytag (8.2 miles away, based in Washington, 2.0 stars from 11 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (3.3 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Virginia Appliance Repair LLC (0.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 895 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Dishwasher Lines and Features
How Maytag Dishwashers Are Built
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 draining. Maytag says to cut power, bail out standing water, then remove and rinse the filters and check the sump for debris before moving on to the drain hose, disposer knockout plug and air gap. Source: Maytag - Dishwasher Not Draining
- 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
Maytag Dishwasher Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F6E1 | User interface or main control communication error: power cycle the unit and schedule service if it returns. Source: Maytag - Dishwasher Error Codes - Reading |
| 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 |
| F7E2 | Wash motor error: power cycle the unit and schedule service if it returns. Source: Maytag - Dishwasher Error Codes - Reading |
Signs Your Maytag Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Falls Church Dishwasher Call
Owner Care for Maytag Dishwashers
- Clean the filter on a schedule based on loads per week and pre-rinsing habits, ranging from weekly to about once a year, and make sure both filter parts lock back in place. Source: Maytag - How to Clean a Dishwasher Filter
- 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
Budgeting for a Maytag Dishwasher Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
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 to Have Ready for a Maytag Dishwasher Call
- How old the dishwasher is
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
What Falls Church Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in 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.
Questions to Ask a Falls Church Technician
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- How often do you repair Maytag dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Maytag Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Falls Church, VA
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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.