A GE dishwasher had a broken spray arm, would not drain and left dishes dirty.
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 Mount Vernon
Lorton, VA
Dishwasher Repair in Lorton, VA
A dishwasher that stops draining right after a new disposal goes in usually has a simple cause. We repair dishwashers across Lorton, including drain problems, leaks and error codes, and quote before any work.
Dishwasher Repair
Schedule service in Lorton
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.
Lorton notes
Dishwasher drains and codes in Lorton
When a disposal is replaced, the knockout plug inside its dishwasher inlet has to be punched out. If nobody does it, the dishwasher fills and washes but can't drain. It's one of the first things we look at when a drain problem starts right after plumbing work.
A GE in the requests below had a broken spray arm, wouldn't drain and was leaving dishes dirty. Those problems often arrive together: a piece of the broken arm, or a shard of glass, ends up in the filter or the drain pump, and the dishes come out dirty because the wash water can't get away.
An LG in another request showed a water sensor code. Depending on the code, that can mean a leak, a drain fault or a fill fault. AE, for instance, means the float switch in the base has tripped because water is sitting there, so something inside is leaking. Drying the base only clears the code until the next cycle.
Newer dishwashers rely on a filter you're meant to clean. Twist it out every month or so and rinse it under the tap; a clogged one is behind a lot of slow drains and gritty glasses.
Nearby requests
Dishwasher repair requests near Lorton
An LG dishwasher showed a water sensor code.
What our technicians usually find: a leak sensor, a drain fault or a fill fault, depending on the code.
Dishwasher repair in Mount VernonFrom online booking requests in 2024; 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 Lorton, 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 Colchester, VA, and serve homeowners in Woodbridge, VA, Springfield, VA, Mount Vernon, VA and Fairfax Station, VA.
This location is part of our dishwasher repair coverage across the DC metro area — see all appliance services in Lorton, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Lorton, VA: Lorton Station, Laurel Hill and Mason Neck.
Frequently asked questions
Dishwasher Repair in Lorton, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my dishwasher today in Lorton?
We're based in Alexandria, about 12 miles from Lorton. 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 Lorton?
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 Lorton?
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 won't drain since we installed a new disposal. What happened?
Most likely the knockout plug is still in the disposal's dishwasher inlet. With the disposal switched off at the wall and the breaker, the plug can be knocked out from inside the inlet and the loose piece fished out of the disposal. If a plumber installed it, ask them to come back and finish the job.
What does AE mean on my LG dishwasher?
It means water has reached the base and tripped the leak float. Turn the dishwasher off and don't run it again until the leak is found. Our LG dishwasher code page covers the other codes, including the ones that point to a drain or fill fault rather than a leak.
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.