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
McLean, VA
Dishwasher Repair in McLean, VA
Panel-ready dishwasher door dropping, a dead control panel, or detergent left in the cup? We repair dishwashers in McLean, including built-in Miele, Bosch and Cove models, and quote before the work.
Appliance Surgeon offers same-day and next-day visits to McLean 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 McLean
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.
McLean notes
Panel-ready dishwashers in McLean kitchens
Panel-ready dishwashers are common in McLean's custom kitchens. The front matches the cabinets and the controls sit along the top edge of the door. They aren't harder to fix than a standard dishwasher, but the custom panel adds weight to the door, and a panel heavier than the hinge springs are set for can make the door drop open or wear out the hinges.
The requests listed here came from Arlington rather than McLean, but they're typical anywhere: a KitchenAid whose detergent door wouldn't open and whose rinse-aid dispenser leaked into the tub, and a GE whose control panel went dark with the breaker still on. The first is a dispenser assembly. The second is usually the control board, the door latch switch or a thermal fuse.
Hidden-control dishwashers can look dead when they're only between cycles or locked. Many have a control lock that's easy to set by accident. Check the manual for the button combination before booking.
McLean's water comes from the Potomac through Fairfax Water. Set the hardness level in the dishwasher's menu if it has one, and keep the rinse aid topped up. It makes a real difference to spotting on glassware.
Nearby requests
Dishwasher repair requests near McLean
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 ArlingtonCompany 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 McLean, 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 McLean?
We also provide dishwasher repair in Tysons, VA, dishwasher repair in Falls Church, VA, dishwasher repair in Vienna, VA, dishwasher repair in Arlington, VA and dishwasher repair in Bethesda, MD.
This location is part of our dishwasher repair coverage across the DC metro area. See all appliance repair services in McLean, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in McLean, VA: Langley, Chesterbrook and Lewinsville.
Frequently asked questions
Dishwasher Repair in McLean, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my dishwasher today in McLean?
We're based in Alexandria, about 11 miles from McLean. 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 McLean?
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 McLean?
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 panel-ready dishwasher door falls open. Can that be fixed?
Usually. The hinge springs have to match the weight of the custom panel. If they're set too light, or a spring or cable has broken, the door drops. We adjust or replace the springs so the door holds where you leave it.
My dishwasher display is blank. Is it broken?
Not always. Many hidden-control models go dark between cycles or when the control lock is on. Open the door, press power, and check the manual for the lock combination. If it's still blank with the breaker on, a door latch switch, thermal fuse or control board is likely.
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.