A GE dishwasher kept losing power and finally would not work even after a breaker reset.
What our technicians usually find: the control board, the door latch switch or a thermal fuse.
Dishwasher repair in Mount Vernon
Colchester, VA
Dishwasher Repair in Colchester, VA
A dishwasher that keeps losing power, or a dishwasher drawer that stops partway through a cycle? We repair dishwashers in Colchester and quote before any work.
Appliance Surgeon offers same-day and next-day visits to Colchester 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 Colchester
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.
Colchester notes
Colchester dishwashers that stop or lose power
A GE from Huntington, in the requests listed here, kept losing power and finally wouldn't work even after the breaker was reset. A dishwasher that cuts out and comes back can have a loose connection, a door latch switch on its way out or a control board with a failing relay. A thermal fuse that blows leaves it dead for good.
A Belle Haven request on this page involved a Fisher & Paykel drawer dishwasher that quit partway through its cycle. A latch fault, the control board, or a fill or drain problem in that drawer can stop it partway.
On a private well, low or uneven water pressure can trigger fill errors. Check whether other taps lose pressure while the dishwasher fills.
Before booking, note whether the lights go out completely or the dishwasher just stops with the panel still lit. That difference helps us bring the right part.
Nearby requests
Dishwasher repair requests near Colchester
A Fisher & Paykel dishwasher stopped midway through a cycle (drawer model).
What our technicians usually find: the door latch, the control board, or a fill or drain fault.
Dishwasher repair in Mount VernonCompany 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 Colchester, 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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Where else do we repair dishwashers near Colchester?
We also provide dishwasher repair in Woodbridge, VA, dishwasher repair in Lorton, VA, dishwasher repair in Mount Vernon, VA, dishwasher repair in Springfield, VA and dishwasher repair in Fairfax Station, VA.
This location is part of our dishwasher repair coverage across the DC metro area. See all appliance repair services in Colchester, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Colchester, VA: Mason Neck, Gunston and Crosspointe.
Frequently asked questions
Dishwasher Repair in Colchester, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my dishwasher today in Colchester?
We're based in Alexandria, about 14 miles from Colchester. 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 Colchester?
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 Colchester?
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 keeps cutting out. Is it the outlet or the dishwasher?
If other things on the same circuit work and the breaker hasn't tripped, the dishwasher is the more likely cause. A loose connection, a latch switch or a relay on the control board can make it lose power on and off. Don't keep resetting a breaker that trips.
Do you repair Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawers?
We do. Each drawer has its own latch, lid seal and controls, and one drawer can fail while the other works. Note which drawer is acting up, and any code on its display, when you book.
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.