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.
Mount Vernon, VA
Dishwasher Repair in Mount Vernon, VA
We repair dishwashers along the Mount Vernon corridor, from GE built-ins to Fisher & Paykel drawers, and give you the price before the work.
Appliance Surgeon offers same-day and next-day visits to Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon
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.
Mount Vernon notes
Dishwasher repair in Mount Vernon
Three requests listed here show typical faults. A GE in Huntington kept losing power and finally wouldn't work even after a breaker reset. A Fisher & Paykel drawer model in Belle Haven stopped partway through a cycle. Another GE in the Mount Vernon area had a broken spray arm, wouldn't drain and left the dishes dirty.
A dishwasher that loses power off and on before quitting often has a loose or burned connection at the junction box, a door latch switch on its way out, or a thermal fuse. Intermittent power faults are worth fixing promptly, because a burned connection can get worse.
A broken spray arm and poor drainage often go together. Pieces of the arm, or whatever broke it, can end up in the filter or the pump. Clean the filter, check the sump, and replace the arm before running another load.
Dishwashers in the area's ranch and colonial kitchens are often older built-ins that have been kept and repaired rather than replaced. Parts for many GE, Whirlpool and Frigidaire models stay available for years after production ends, and we check before quoting.
Local requests
Dishwasher repair requests in the Mount Vernon area
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.
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.
Company 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 Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon?
We also provide dishwasher repair in Springfield, VA, dishwasher repair in Alexandria, VA, dishwasher repair in Lorton, VA, dishwasher repair in Oxon Hill, MD and dishwasher repair in Colchester, VA.
This location is part of our dishwasher repair coverage across the DC metro area. See all appliance repair services in Mount Vernon, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Mount Vernon, VA: Fort Hunt, Hybla Valley and Hollin Hills.
Frequently asked questions
Dishwasher Repair in Mount Vernon, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my dishwasher today in Mount Vernon?
We're based in Alexandria, about 7 miles from Mount Vernon. 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 Mount Vernon?
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 Mount Vernon?
Online dishwasher repair requests from the Mount Vernon area are most often for not draining, worn door seals and error codes. 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 losing power. Is it the breaker?
Sometimes, but a breaker that holds while the dishwasher still cuts out points to the dishwasher's own wiring, the door latch switch, a thermal fuse or the control board. Loose connections at the junction box can burn, so don't ignore it. The Huntington GE request we list went this way.
My dishwasher spray arm broke. Can I still run it?
Not until it's replaced. A broken arm cleans poorly, and loose pieces can block the filter or jam the pump. Spray arms are inexpensive and usually snap or screw into place.
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.