A Whirlpool dishwasher appeared completely dead after a breaker reset.
What our technicians usually find: the control board, the door latch switch or a thermal fuse.
Vienna, VA
Dishwasher Repair in Vienna, VA
Dishwasher completely dead, a control panel that went dark, or a new install that won't drain? We repair dishwashers in Vienna and quote the repair before we start.
Dishwasher Repair
Schedule service in Vienna
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.
Vienna notes
Dishwasher repair in Vienna
Both dishwasher requests listed on this page came from Vienna and involved Whirlpool controls. One appeared completely dead after a breaker reset. The other needed a new control panel, installed on a return visit after the first diagnosis found the fault.
A dead dishwasher has a short list. Power has to reach it, the door latch switch has to report the door as shut, and the thermal fuse and control board have to be good. We test them in that order, because the cheaper parts are quicker to rule out.
Some dishwashers plug into an outlet under the sink shared with the disposal, or are wired to a wall switch near the sink. Check that the switch is on and the disposal works before calling.
If yours went in during a recent remodel and won't drain, check whether the disposal knockout plug was removed.
If the dishwasher came with a recent remodel and is still under the manufacturer's warranty, check that before booking. Warranty repairs go through the manufacturer's service network.
Local requests
Dishwasher repair requests in Vienna
A Whirlpool dishwasher needed a new control panel installed after an earlier diagnostic visit.
What our technicians usually find: the touchpad or control board.
From 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 Vienna, 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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Nearby coverage
Dishwasher Repair in Nearby Areas
We also provide dishwasher repair in Tysons, VA, and serve homeowners in Fairfax City, VA, Falls Church, VA, McLean, VA and Annandale, VA.
This location is part of our dishwasher repair coverage across the DC metro area — see all appliance services in Vienna, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Vienna, VA: Maple Avenue, Vienna Woods and Dunn Loring.
Frequently asked questions
Dishwasher Repair in Vienna, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my dishwasher today in Vienna?
We're based in Alexandria, about 14 miles from Vienna. 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 Vienna?
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 Vienna?
Online dishwasher repair requests from Vienna have been for a dead control panel and no power. 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 went dead after the power flickered. Can it be fixed?
Usually. Reset the breaker and check any wall switch that feeds it. If it's still dead, the door latch switch, a thermal fuse or the control board is likely. One Vienna request we list was a Whirlpool that went dead after a breaker reset.
Why would a dishwasher repair take a second visit?
Some parts, like control panels and boards, are model-specific and have to be ordered after the diagnosis. In one Vienna request we list, the control panel went in on a return visit. You approve the price first, and the diagnostic fee is credited toward the repair.
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.