A dishwasher that leaves food on your plates or pools water on your kitchen floor isn't just annoying — it creates extra work and potential water damage. Our technicians diagnose dishwasher issues across every brand and most repairs are finished before your next meal.
Common Dishwasher Repair Problems We Fix
Dishwasher Not Cleaning
Dishes coming out with food residue, spots, or film usually points to clogged spray arms, a worn wash pump, insufficient water temperature, or a failing detergent dispenser. We inspect the entire wash system and restore cleaning performance.
Dishwasher Won't Drain
Standing water at the bottom of the tub after a cycle means the drain pump, check valve, or drain hose is blocked or failing. We also check whether the garbage disposal knockout plug was removed during installation — a surprisingly common oversight.
Dishwasher Leaking
Water on the floor near your dishwasher can come from the door gasket, a cracked tub, loose hose clamps, a worn pump seal, or the door latch not sealing properly. We trace the leak source and fix it to prevent kitchen floor damage.
Dishwasher Won't Start
A dishwasher that does nothing when you press start may have a blown thermal fuse, a faulty door latch switch, a tripped float switch, or a control board failure. We systematically test each component to find the root cause.
Dishes Not Drying
If dishes are clean but soaking wet after the drying cycle, the heating element, vent assembly, or rinse aid dispenser may be the issue. On models with condensation drying, a final hot rinse temperature problem can also prevent proper drying.
Having Dishwasher Problems?
Call now for same-day diagnosis and repair.
(571) 727-4482 Schedule a RepairBrands We Service
We're trained on Bosch, Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, GE, KitchenAid, Maytag, Kenmore, Frigidaire, and Amana dishwashers. Bosch dishwashers in particular require specific diagnostic approaches — our techs know these units inside and out.
Dishwasher Repair Cost in Woodbridge, VA
| Repair Type | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Drain pump replacement | $120 - $220 |
| Spray arm replacement | $60 - $120 |
| Door latch / gasket | $80 - $170 |
| Detergent dispenser | $70 - $130 |
| Water inlet valve | $80 - $150 |
| Heating element | $100 - $200 |
| Control board | $150 - $300 |
* Our $89 diagnostic fee is waived when you approve the repair. Prices as of May 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bosch dishwashers commonly fail to drain due to a clogged fine mesh filter at the bottom of the tub, a stuck check valve in the drain pump, or a blocked drain hose. The first thing to check is the filter — it should be cleaned monthly.
Most dishwasher repairs run $100 to $300. Simple fixes like spray arm or gasket replacement are under $150. Drain pump and control board repairs are higher. We always quote before starting work.
If the dishwasher is under 7-8 years old and the repair is under $250, repair is usually the better value. Dishwashers have a shorter lifespan than other appliances (8-12 years), so age is a bigger factor in the repair vs. replace decision.
Our Service Area
We provide dishwasher repair throughout Northern Virginia including Woodbridge, Dale City, Lake Ridge, Dumfries, Manassas, Gainesville, Bristow, Lorton, Springfield, Fairfax, and all communities in the 571/703 area code.