Why won't my dishwasher drain?

Standing water at the bottom usually means a clogged filter, a blocked or kinked drain hose, a failed drain pump, or a stuck check valve. If it's a new install, the disposal's knockout plug may still be in place. A technician can clear the cause fast.

Why isn't my dishwasher cleaning my dishes?

Dirty or cloudy dishes usually trace to clogged spray-arm holes, a worn wash pump, low water from a failing inlet valve, or hard-water scale. We find which one it is instead of guessing.

Why is my dishwasher leaking?

Leaks usually come from a worn door gasket, a faulty door latch, a failed pump seal, or a loose hose connection. Caught early, most are inexpensive parts — and they save your floor and cabinets.

What's the average lifespan of a dishwasher?

Most dishwashers last about 9 to 12 years. Under 8 with a single failed part, repair is usually the right call; past 10, or with a failed wash motor or a tub leak, replacement starts to make more sense.

When does it make more sense to replace a dishwasher than repair it?

It depends on the age and the failure. A pump, valve, latch, or heating element on a newer unit is a straightforward fix; a failed motor or a leaking tub on an older one usually isn't worth it. We give you an honest estimate first — and if you replace, we credit the service charge toward a new dishwasher from us.

How quickly can you get a technician out?

Most areas are one to two days out. Your technician calls or texts before arriving, so you get a real arrival time instead of an all-day window.

Is there a fee for the service visit?

Yes — a brand-based service charge covers the trip and the diagnosis, and the repair is quoted separately for you to approve before we start.

Is your dishwasher repair work guaranteed?

All our dishwasher repairs carry a 90-day guarantee. If the same problem comes back within 90 days, we return and fix it free.

Which dishwasher brands and styles do you service?

Over 50 brands — Bosch, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, GE, Samsung, LG, Maytag, Miele, and Thermador among them — across built-in, portable, and panel-ready models. We use factory-authorized parts and can repair your dishwasher no matter where you bought it. (Warranty repairs are the one exception — only on appliances we sold.)

I'm a landlord — how do you handle scheduling for a rental unit?

For a rental, we coordinate with the landlord or property manager first, keep a card on file, and pre-charge the service charge with a $350 pre-authorization so we can approve repairs under $350 if we can't reach you on site. If no one lets our tech in at the scheduled time, the return visit carries a second service charge.

Dishwasher Repair Baltimore,MD

Keeping Dishes Clean Since 1983

Nobody wants to be stuck washing dishes all day because the dishwasher died. Save yourself the hassle, and call Landers. We find the real cause of the issue, fix it, and back our repair for 90 days.

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Dishwasher Repair Problems

If Your Dishwasher's Doing This, We Can Fix It

Standing water

Water left in the tub usually means a clogged filter, a failed drain pump, a kinked drain hose, or a stuck check valve.

Dishes come out dirty

Cloudy or food-covered dishes usually point to clogged spray-arm holes, a worn wash pump, or hard-water buildup.

Won't fill or no water

A tub that won't fill usually traces to the water inlet valve or a float switch that's gotten stuck.

Leaking onto the floor

Leaks usually come from a worn door gasket, a failed pump seal, or a loose hose connection.

Won't start

No response often means a faulty door latch switch, a blown thermal fuse, or the control board.

Won't dry or glassware is cloudy

Wet dishes or a film on glasses usually means a failed heating element or a venting issue.

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Repair or Replace

Worth Repairing or Time to Replace?

Built-in, portable, or panel-ready — we repair what's worth repairing and tell you honestly when it's time for a new one.

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

Clean Dishes Are Four Steps Away

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Step 1

You reach out and describe what's wrong

Step 2

We triage and send out a tech if needed

Step 3

We help you decide: repair or replace

Step 4

We get your dishwasher going again

Reviews

Trusted Across Maryland for Dishwasher Repair

They'd been burned by a no-show before too. See what changed when they called Landers.

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.