Why won't my dishwasher drain?

Standing water typically points to a clogged filter, a blocked or kinked drain hose, a bad drain pump, or a stuck check valve. If the dishwasher was recently installed, the disposal's knockout plug might not have been removed. Our Montgomery County techs will track it down quickly for you.

Why isn't my dishwasher getting dishes clean?

When dishes come out dirty or filmy, it's typically clogged spray-arm holes, a worn wash pump, low water from a failing inlet valve, or hard-water buildup. A Montgomery County tech pinpoints the real cause rather than guessing.

Why is my dishwasher leaking?

A leaking dishwasher usually has a worn door gasket, a faulty door latch, a failed pump seal, or a loose hose connection. Catch it early, and it's an inexpensive repair that spares your floor and cabinets.

How many years should a dishwasher last?

On average, a dishwasher lasts 9 to 12 years. How long yours lasts depends on how often it runs, your water hardness, and how well it's maintained.

Should I repair my dishwasher or replace it?

Replacing makes more sense once your dishwasher is past 10 years old, the wash motor or tub has failed, or the repair cost approaches a new unit's price. Anything newer with a single failed part is usually worth repairing. Either way, our Rockville and Montgomery County techs give you an honest estimate first, and the service charge goes toward a new unit if you replace.

How fast can you send a tech to Rockville or Montgomery County?

Most Montgomery County jobs book within a day or two. You'll hear from your tech with a real arrival time before they head over, so there's no all-day window.

Do you charge just to come out?

Yes — a brand-based service charge covers the trip and the diagnosis. The repair is priced separately for you to okay before we begin.

Are your dishwasher repairs guaranteed?

Every dishwasher repair carries a 90-day guarantee. If the same problem comes back within 90 days, we return to your Montgomery County home and take care of it free of charge.

Which dishwasher brands do you service?

We handle over 50 brands — Bosch, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, GE, Samsung, LG, Maytag, Miele, and Thermador among them — across built-in, portable, and panel-ready dishwashers. We use factory-authorized parts and service yours no matter where you bought it. The only exception is warranty repairs, which we reserve for appliances we sold.

I manage a rental — how does scheduling work?

We coordinate with the landlord or property manager before scheduling any Montgomery County rental, keep a card on file, and pre-charge the service charge with a $350 pre-authorization for on-site approvals under $350 when we can't reach you. Should the tech be locked out at the scheduled time, a second service charge covers the return trip.

Dishwasher Repair in Rockville & Montgomery County

Dishwasher Repair Rockville Relies On

A broken dishwasher means you're washing them by hand, and nobody signed up for that. Call Landers, and a Montgomery County tech will pinpoint the problem, repair it, and back it for 90 days.

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A woman no longer has to do her dishes by hand after Montgomery County dishwasher repair from Landers Appliance.

Dishwasher Repair Problems

The Dishwasher Problems Rockville Reaches Out About

Standing water

When the dishwasher won't drain, it's typically a clogged filter, a bad drain pump, a kinked hose, or a stuck check valve.

Dishes come out dirty

Dirty dishes after a cycle usually point to clogged spray-arm holes, a worn wash pump, or hard-water buildup.

Won't fill or no water

When the tub won't fill, it's typically a failed water inlet valve or a float switch that's stuck.

Leaking onto the floor

Leaks usually result from a worn door gasket, a failed pump seal, or a loose hose fitting.

Won't start

A dishwasher that won't start usually has a faulty door latch switch, a blown thermal fuse, or a failed control board.

Won't dry or glassware is cloudy

Wet dishes or a film on your glasses usually mean a failed heating element or a venting problem.

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Repair or Replace

Should You Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?

Before you spend a dime, our Montgomery County techs tell you whether your built-in, portable, or panel-ready dishwasher is worth repairing.

Repair it

Under 8 years old
One part has failed — pump, valve, latch, or heating element
No string of recent repairs
Repair runs less than half the cost of a new dishwasher

Replace it

Past 10 years old
Failed wash motor, cracked/leaking tub, or several failed parts
You've repaired it more than once lately
A new model would use far less water and energy

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The Repair Process

A Working Dishwasher in 4 Steps

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Step 1

Reach out about your dishwasher problem

Step 2

We'll listen and diagnose the issue

Step 3

You'll get repair vs. replace options

Step 4

You'll have clean dishes and less stress

Reviews

The Dishwasher Repair Team Rockville Trusts

With 2,000+ reviews at 4.9 stars, Landers has earned Montgomery County's trust one honest repair at a time. Here's what customers say:

I had a great experience with Landers Appliance. The serviceman, Dakota, was friendly and thorough. He explained his findings when he completed the diagnostic on my dishwasher. The part he ordered came in quickly and today he installed it. Hopefully it fixes the issue.

Darlene G.

Servicemen were friendly and professional. Gave advice that dishwasher was placed on childlock and that’s why none of the buttons worked even after turning the house’s power…

Ed G.

Our experience with Landers was great. They were able to send us a technician a day before we were scheduled. Appliance repair, of course, is always on that knife edge where it’s oftentimes cheaper to simply buy a new one. Our tech was forthright about the costs of repair versus replacement, and his diagnosis of what was wrong turned out to be completely accurate. On the strength of his professional opinion, we busted out the tools later that day and dissected our dishwasher. As he had warned us, Samsung tries extremely hard to hide their drain pumps. It’s early days yet, but the pump surgery appears to have been successful (olive pit in the drain pump). The diagnostic fee everywhere is steep these days, but not everyone gets the diagnosis right. So, credit to Landers that our dishwasher lives to fight another day.

Gabriel B.

Great service. I had a minor issue with my dishwasher that looked like it could have been something bigger. The repair team came out on time, checked it quickly and didn’t try to sell any extra services or fix something unnecessary. I would totally use them again.