A KitchenAid dishwasher had a detergent door that would not open fully and a rinse-aid dispenser leaking into the tub.
What our technicians usually find: a worn detergent or rinse-aid dispenser assembly.
Dishwasher repair in Arlington
Falls Church, VA
Dishwasher Repair in Falls Church, VA
Dishwasher dead, leaking from the dispenser, or leaving dishes dirty? We repair dishwashers across Falls Church, including retrofits in older kitchens, and you'll have the price before we start.
Dishwasher Repair
Schedule service in Falls Church
Monday - Friday: 8 AM to 10 PM
Saturday: 8 AM to 10 PM
Sunday: 10 AM to 10 PM
Diagnostic visit: $75, or $115 for a double unit.
Credited toward your repair when you approve the quote.
Falls Church notes
Dishwashers in Falls Church's older and newer kitchens
A lot of the older Falls Church houses were built before dishwashers were standard, so the one you have was probably added later. Retrofit installs are where you find a drain hose with no high loop, a supply line pulled a little too tight, or a dishwasher sharing a circuit with the disposal. Any of those can look like a dishwasher fault.
Two requests below show familiar problems. A KitchenAid in South Arlington had a detergent door that wouldn't open fully and a rinse-aid dispenser leaking into the tub, which comes down to a worn dispenser assembly. A GE in Shirlington had a completely dead control panel with the breaker on, which usually means the control board, the door latch switch or a thermal fuse.
A detergent door that sticks is easy to miss. If the pod or powder is still in the cup at the end of the cycle, the dishes were washed in plain water. Make sure a tall pan or a utensil isn't blocking the door before blaming the dispenser.
If you rent in one of the apartment buildings along West Broad Street or around Seven Corners, check with building management before booking, since appliance repairs are usually the landlord's decision.
Nearby requests
Dishwasher repair requests near Falls Church
A GE dishwasher had a completely dead control panel with the breaker on.
What our technicians usually find: the control board, the door latch switch or a thermal fuse.
Dishwasher repair in ArlingtonFrom online booking requests in 2024–2025; 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 Falls Church, 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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Dishwasher Repair in Nearby Areas
We also provide dishwasher repair in Arlington, VA, and serve homeowners in McLean, VA, Annandale, VA, Tysons, VA and Vienna, VA.
This location is part of our dishwasher repair coverage across the DC metro area — see all appliance services in Falls Church, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Falls Church, VA: the City of Falls Church, Seven Corners and Idylwood.
Frequently asked questions
Dishwasher Repair in Falls Church, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my dishwasher today in Falls Church?
We're based in Alexandria, about 9 miles from Falls Church. 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 Falls Church?
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. The diagnostic visit is $75 for a single appliance 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. Typical price ranges by appliance are in our appliance repair cost guide.
What dishwasher problems do you fix in Falls Church?
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 detergent is still in the cup after a cycle. What's wrong?
Something stopped the dispenser door from opening. First check that a tall item or the lower rack isn't blocking it. If the door still sticks, the dispenser assembly is worn or its latch has failed. It's a common and fairly inexpensive repair.
My dishwasher panel is completely dead but the breaker is on. Is it the board?
Maybe. A failed control board is one cause, but a door latch switch or a blown thermal fuse can also leave the panel dark. Both are cheaper than a board, so we test them first.
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.