A GE dishwasher showed an H2O error, although the water supply seemed fine.
What our technicians usually find: a leak sensor, a drain fault or a fill fault, depending on the code.
Annandale, VA
Dishwasher Repair in Annandale, VA
Door that drops open, racks that drag, or a hookup that never drained right? We repair dishwashers in Annandale, from long-serving built-ins to recent installs.
Appliance Surgeon offers same-day and next-day visits to Annandale homes and buildings. The $75 diagnostic visit is credited to the repair, labor starts at $200 on about 9 in 10 repairs, and every repair carries a 90-day parts-and-labor warranty.
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Dishwasher Repair
Schedule service in Annandale
Same-day and next-day visits.
Open 7 days until 10 PM (Sundays from 10 AM)
Diagnostic visit: $75, or $115 for a double unit.
Credited toward your repair when you approve the quote.
90-day warranty on parts and labor, and a written quote before any work starts.
Annandale notes
Dishwasher repair notes for Annandale kitchens
Many Annandale houses got their first dishwasher in a later remodel, so the drain and supply hookups were fitted into cabinets that weren't designed for them. Without a high loop, with the drain hose pushed too deep into its connection under the sink, or with a supply line kinked behind the unit, a sound dishwasher can seem faulty, so the technician checks those hookups before the machine.
In April 2024, a Whirlpool in Annandale leaked from the lower corners of its door during the main wash, and the fix was a new gasket along the bottom of the door plus the spray arm support tower. Two requests came in later. A Maytag owner wrote in August 2025 that the dishes weren't coming out clean and the machine made occasional loud noises, and in June 2026 a GE displayed H2O even though the household water supply worked. Poor cleaning with loud noises usually points to a clogged filter, debris in the wash pump or a worn pump motor. On GE models an H2O code often relates to fill, so the inlet valve, the float switch and the shutoff under the sink get checked.
Racks are an underrated repair. Rollers break, tines rust, and a rack that drags or drops off its track can bend the spray arm or block it. Replacement rollers and tine caps are cheap. A dishwasher used daily wears its door springs too, and a door that drops open or slams shut usually has worn springs, which is a quick repair.
Two requests in the cards below, from Springfield and Franconia, were a KitchenAid that wouldn't drain and a Thermador showing E-15. Hard water adds its own slow trouble: over the years, scale can cloud glasses and narrow the holes in the spray arms.
Gaskets, door springs, rack parts, drain pumps, inlet valves and float switches are worth fixing on most dishwashers. A failed circulation pump, heater or control board on an older budget unit can cost enough that a new dishwasher makes sense, and the cost guide gives typical ranges.
When you book, send the model number from the label on the edge of the tub or the side of the door, visible with the door open, and any code on the display. Empty the sink cabinet, since the hookups are reached from there. In an Annandale condo or a townhouse with HOA rules, tell us at booking so we can send the COI to the management office first.
Updated November 2026.
In Annandale
Dishwasher repairs and requests in Annandale
A Whirlpool dishwasher leaked from the lower corners of the door during the main wash.
Repair: Replaced the worn gasket along the bottom of the door and the spray arm support tower.
From our technicians’ service log and online repair requests; customer details are kept private. A request shows what the customer reported; the technician confirms the cause on site before quoting.
Nearby requests
Dishwasher repair requests near Annandale
A KitchenAid dishwasher would not drain and the standing water smelled.
What our technicians usually find: a clogged filter or drain pump, the check valve, a kinked drain hose or a disposal knockout plug.
Dishwasher repair in SpringfieldA Thermador dishwasher showed an E-15 error, meaning water in the base (about three years old).
What our technicians usually find: a leak sensor, a drain fault or a fill fault, depending on the code.
Dishwasher repair in SpringfieldCompany data; customer details are kept private. “What our technicians usually find” is the common cause of that problem, confirmed by our team. The technician confirms the cause on site before quoting.
Repair details
Before the technician arrives
The checklist our technicians follow on every visit is on the Dishwasher Repair page.
Before the visit:
Leave the dishwasher installed, do not remove visible evidence of the leak if it is safe, and save the cycle or error code.
Seeing an error code on the display? Look it up: LG dishwasher, Samsung dishwasher, Whirlpool dishwasher, GE dishwasher, Bosch dishwasher, Frigidaire dishwasher, Thermador dishwasher, Miele dishwasher, or browse all error codes.
Helpful guides
Dishwasher Repair guides from our technicians
Before you book in Annandale, VA, these guides explain the most common symptoms, which checks are safe to try yourself, and when a technician should take over. All guides.
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Other appliance repairs in Annandale, VA
Every appliance we repair in Annandale is on one page: appliance repair in Annandale, VA. You can also go straight to refrigerator repair, freezer repair, washer repair, dryer repair, oven repair, stove and range repair, cooktop repair, microwave repair, range hood repair, wine cooler repair or HVAC repair, all in Annandale.
Nearby coverage
Where else do we repair dishwashers near Annandale?
We also provide dishwasher repair in Springfield, VA, dishwasher repair in Falls Church, VA, dishwasher repair in Arlington, VA, dishwasher repair in Fairfax City, VA and dishwasher repair in Vienna, VA.
This location is part of our dishwasher repair coverage across the DC metro area. See all appliance repair services in Annandale, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Annandale, VA: Ravensworth, Wakefield and Broyhill Crest.
Frequently asked questions
Dishwasher Repair in Annandale, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my dishwasher today in Annandale?
We're based in Alexandria, about 8 miles from Annandale. Same-day and next-day appointments are available when the technician route has open windows; call or book online for the earliest option. Appointments cost the same on weekdays, evenings and weekends - our hours run 8 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday and 10 AM to 10 PM on Sunday, all at one standard rate.
Many dishwasher repairs are completed in a single visit once the technician has diagnosed the fault and confirmed the parts on hand. If a specific part has to be ordered, we schedule a short return visit to finish the job.
How much does it cost to fix a dishwasher in Annandale?
Appliance Surgeon charges $75 for the diagnostic visit, or $115 for a double unit (such as a double wall oven, washer-dryer combo or stacked laundry), and the fee is credited toward the repair if you approve the quote. Labor starts at $200 and stays there on about 9 in 10 repairs; more complex jobs can reach $450. Parts are extra and listed in the quote. Clogged filters and drain pumps sit at the lower end; circulation pumps, heaters and control boards climb from there. Diagnosis comes first and the exact quote before any work - and where hard water is the real culprit, we tell you rather than replacing parts that were never the problem. Typical price ranges by appliance are in our appliance repair cost guide.
What dishwasher problems do you fix in Annandale?
Common calls include dishwasher not draining, dishwasher leaking, dishes not clean, bad smell, cycle not finishing and door latch issues. The exact cause is confirmed during diagnosis.
My dishwasher door falls open. What's broken?
Usually the door springs or the cables that link them to the hinges. They wear with use and sometimes snap. Replacing both sides together keeps the door balanced.
Can broken dishwasher rack rollers be replaced?
On most models they can, often without tools. Rollers snap onto the rack or the tub rails, and kits are inexpensive. A rack that rolls properly protects the spray arms too.
Should I try to fix the dishwasher myself first?
Safe first steps: clean the filter at the tub floor, make sure the spray arms spin freely, and confirm the door latches firmly. Water, electricity and pumps live close together in a dishwasher, so anything past those checks belongs to a technician.
My GE dishwasher shows H2O, but the water at the sink works fine. What's wrong?
Water at the faucet doesn't prove the dishwasher is getting it. The shutoff under the sink may be partly closed, or the supply line kinked behind the unit, which happens with hookups added in a remodel. Inside the machine, the inlet valve or the float switch are the common causes. A June 2026 Annandale request described this code on a GE with a working supply. Note the code and when in the cycle it appears.
My dishwasher leaks from the bottom corners of the door. Is it the gasket?
Often it is, especially the strip gasket along the bottom of the door, which wears and lets spray escape at the corners. A worn spray arm support or the wrong detergent making suds can add to it. In April 2024, a Whirlpool in Annandale leaked this way during the main wash, and the technician replaced the bottom door gasket and the spray arm support tower. Put a towel down and avoid running it until the visit.