A Jenn-Air dishwasher leaked from underneath while running.
What our technicians usually find: the door gasket, a pump seal, a spray arm, a loose hose or a unit that is not level.
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Bethesda, MD
Dishwasher Repair in Bethesda, MD
Cloudy glasses, standing water, error codes or a dishwasher that won't start? We repair Bosch, Miele, KitchenAid and other dishwashers across Bethesda and you'll have the price before we start.
Appliance Surgeon offers same-day and next-day visits to Bethesda 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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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.
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Bethesda notes
Hard water and Bethesda dishwashers
Bethesda's water comes mostly from WSSC's Potomac plant, and WSSC's 2023 tap report shows an average hardness of 140 mg/L. Dishwashers notice. The white film on glasses that won't wash off is usually mineral scale, not soap, and the same scale builds on the heating element and inside the spray-arm holes. Over time you get a machine that runs its full cycle and still leaves food on the top rack.
Plenty of dishwashers are still running on the factory default for water hardness and rinse aid. On Bosch and Miele models, setting the hardness level correctly and keeping the salt reservoir filled (on models that have one) does more for spotty glasses than any part.
A dishwasher that drains slowly or shows an error code is a different story. Check the filter under the bottom rack first, and look up the code on our error-code pages. Bosch E24 and E25 codes, for example, are drain problems that are often a clogged filter or a blocked pump cover you can clear yourself.
Kitchen layout matters for the repair, too. In the downtown condos, the dishwasher often sits in a narrow run of cabinets with no slack in the water and drain lines, so pulling it out takes care. In the older houses, we sometimes find the drain hose without a high loop, which lets sink water run back into the tub.
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Dishwasher repair requests near Bethesda
A Frigidaire dishwasher had a door that would not latch, so it had to be propped shut.
What our technicians usually find: a worn door latch assembly or door springs.
Dishwasher repair in WashingtonCompany 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 Bethesda, MD, 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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Where else do we repair dishwashers near Bethesda?
We also provide dishwasher repair in McLean, VA, dishwasher repair in Chillum, MD, dishwasher repair in Washington, DC, dishwasher repair in Arlington, VA and dishwasher repair in Rockville, MD.
This location is part of our dishwasher repair coverage across the DC metro area. See all appliance repair services in Bethesda, MD.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Bethesda, MD: Downtown Bethesda, Woodmont Triangle and Bethesda Row.
Frequently asked questions
Dishwasher Repair in Bethesda, MD FAQ
Can someone come fix my dishwasher today in Bethesda?
We're based in Alexandria, about 12 miles from Bethesda. 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 Bethesda?
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 Bethesda?
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.
Why are my glasses cloudy even with a new dishwasher in Bethesda?
Usually hard water. WSSC's Potomac supply averaged 140 mg/L of hardness in 2023. Set the dishwasher's water-hardness level, use rinse aid, and refill the salt if your model takes it. If the film still won't come off, the heater or spray arms may be scaled and worth a look.
Do you repair dishwashers in Bethesda condos?
We do. If the building requires a certificate of insurance or a booked service elevator, let us know when you schedule. We bring the paperwork, and the visit gets planned around the building's rules.
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.