A KitchenAid dishwasher left standing water in the tub after each cycle.
Repair: Replaced the chopper assembly and the drain check valve.
Washington, DC
Dishwasher Repair in Washington, DC
Not draining, no power and a door that won't latch are the dishwasher problems D.C. customers book online most often. We repair all three in rowhouses, condos and apartments and quote before the repair.
Dishwasher Repair
Schedule service in Washington
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.
D.C. notes
Dishwasher repair in D.C.
One D.C. job listed here was a KitchenAid that left standing water in the tub after each cycle. The fix was a new chopper assembly and drain check valve. The chopper breaks up food before it reaches the pump, and when it or the check valve fails, water stays in the tub or flows back in.
Three D.C. requests further down this page show the other usual problems: a Jenn-Air in Tenleytown leaking from underneath while running, a Frigidaire in Anacostia with a door that wouldn't latch, and a Whirlpool in Shaw that wasn't draining properly.
Before calling about drainage, pull out the filter at the bottom of the tub and rinse it, and check that the drain hose under the sink isn't kinked. If the dishwasher drains through a garbage disposal, run the disposal first.
A door that won't latch usually has a worn or broken latch assembly, or a door that has dropped out of line with the strike. Don't prop it shut with a chair; the latch switch is what tells the dishwasher it's safe to run.
Completed repairs
Completed dishwasher repair in Washington, DC
From our technicians’ service log; customer details are kept private.
Local requests
Dishwasher repair requests in DC
A Jenn-Air dishwasher leaked from underneath while running.
What our technicians usually find: the door gasket, a pump seal, a spray arm, a loose hose or a unit that is not level.
A Frigidaire dishwasher had a door that would not latch, so it had to be propped shut.
What our technicians usually find: a worn door latch assembly or door springs.
A Whirlpool dishwasher was not draining properly.
What our technicians usually find: a clogged filter or drain pump, the check valve, a kinked drain hose or a disposal knockout plug.
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 Washington, DC, 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 Arlington, VA, and serve homeowners in Chillum, MD, Bethesda, MD, Alexandria, VA and College Park, MD.
This location is part of our dishwasher repair coverage across the DC metro area — see all appliance services in Washington, DC.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Washington, DC: Georgetown, Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle, Logan Circle, Shaw, Columbia Heights, Petworth, Brookland, Navy Yard and NoMa.
Frequently asked questions
Dishwasher Repair in Washington, DC FAQ
Can someone come fix my dishwasher today in Washington, DC?
We're based in Alexandria, about 7 miles from Washington, DC. 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 Washington, DC?
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 Washington, DC?
Online dishwasher repair requests from Washington, DC are most often for no power, not draining and a door that will not latch. 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 leaves standing water every time. Is the pump dead?
Not always. Check the filter and the drain hose first. In a D.C. job we list, the cause was the chopper assembly and the drain check valve on a KitchenAid. A failed drain pump is also possible, and we test it before replacing anything.
My dishwasher door won't stay closed. Is that a big repair?
Usually not. A worn latch is the typical cause, and it's a routine part; if the door has dropped out of line, the hinges or springs may need adjusting too. Don't run the dishwasher until it's fixed, since a door that isn't latched can 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.