Arlington, Northern Virginia
Dishwasher Repair in Arlington, VA
Dishwasher repair in Arlington, VA is what we do when a dishwasher is not draining, leaks onto the floor, leaves dishes dirty or glasses cloudy, won't fill, won't dry or stops mid-cycle on an error code. We work on Bosch, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, GE, Samsung, LG, Frigidaire, Miele and Fisher & Paykel, full-size, compact and drawer models, in Clarendon, Ballston, Rosslyn, Crystal City, Fairlington and Lyon Village.
- $89 visit, credited to the repair
- 90-day parts & labor warranty
- Same-day most days
- Someone answers 24/7
What usually goes wrong
Dishwasher faults we fix in Arlington
The symptom you notice, and what it most probably is.
- 1
Water left in the bottom after the cycle
Most probably
- Broken glass or a fruit pit jammed in the drain pump
- A clogged filter or sump screen
- A kinked or blocked drain hose under the sink
- A new disposal with the dishwasher knockout plug still in place
- A stuck check valve
- 2
Leaking from the door or from underneath
Most probably
- A worn or torn door gasket
- A cracked spray arm throwing water at the door
- A leaking pump seal or a loose hose clamp
- A float that sticks and lets the tub overfill
- A drain hose that has slipped off the disposal or air gap
- 3
Dishes come out dirty, or glasses look cloudy and white
Most probably
- Scale from Potomac water blocking the spray-arm holes
- A weak or seized wash pump
- A heating element too crusted to reach wash temperature
- No rinse aid, or a rinse-aid dispenser that has failed
- A spray arm that has stopped turning
- 4
Stops partway through the cycle or shows an error
Most probably
- A drain fault that halts the program
- A door latch or switch that opens mid-cycle
- A heater that never reaches its set temperature
- A control board or wiring fault
- On drawer models, a lid seal or lid actuator that does not close
- 5
No water coming in
Most probably
- A failed water inlet valve
- The shut-off valve under the sink closed or seized
- A float stuck in the up position
- A door that is not latching fully
- 6
Dishes are still wet at the end
Most probably
- A failed heating element
- An empty or broken rinse-aid dispenser
- A drying fan or vent that has stopped working
- A load that is mostly plastic, which never holds heat
- 7
Grinding, humming or a loud rattle
Most probably
- Glass or a pit rattling in the pump
- Worn wash-motor bearings
- A spray arm hitting a tall item
- A drain pump that hums but does not turn
Dishwashers in Arlington
Dishwasher repair in Arlington homes
In Arlington the dishwasher usually sits in a building, not a house. In a Colonial Village or Fairlington garden condo it was fitted into whatever space the kitchen had, sometimes a full-size machine and often a compact one, so a replacement has to fit the same opening. In the towers of Crystal City and the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor the machine that came with the unit is often at the age when pumps, heaters and control boards start to go. On the single-family streets of Lyon Village, Lyon Park and Ashton Heights a renovated kitchen usually means a newer built-in and a new disposal.
A leaking dishwasher in an Arlington condo or tower
In a stacked building a dishwasher leak ends up in the ceiling of the unit below, so a leak is the one fault not to sit on. Turn the machine off and close the valve under the sink. In an older tower that valve can be as old as the building, and if it will not turn, the building may need to shut the riser for a short while, so tell the front desk.
Mention the desk, the loading dock or any parking rule when you book, the same as for any other appliance repair in Arlington. Floor protection goes down before the machine comes out from under the counter, because pulling a dishwasher usually means a little water on the floor.
What Arlington's hard water does to a dishwasher
The water here is hard, and harder in summer, when spotting on glassware gets worse. Inside the machine the calcium settles on the heating element and in the spray-arm holes. A crusted heater takes longer to reach temperature and can fail outright, which shows up as long cycles and wet dishes. Blocked spray-arm holes leave the top rack dirty while the bottom rack comes out fine. Rinse aid, a hotter wash setting and a monthly run with a dishwasher cleaner keep the scale down. If the top rack stays dirty after that, the arms or the wash pump need a look.
Recent repairs
Dishwasher repairs we did in Arlington
Whirlpool dishwasher repair in Arlington
A white Whirlpool dishwasher in Arlington leaked from under the door. Our technician took the kick plate off, found the inlet valve dripping at its fitting, and replaced the valve and its hose.
August 2026Arlington, VA
Frigidaire dishwasher repair in Arlington
A Frigidaire dishwasher in the Clarendon part of Arlington was not draining. Broken glass jamming the drain pump is what we find most often on these. The other…A Frigidaire dishwasher in the Clarendon part of Arlington was not draining. Broken glass jamming the drain pump is what we find most often on these. The other two are a door gasket that leaks and a float switch that sticks. Our technician went out to it.
Google reviews
Google reviews
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Kemale Ismayilli
February 2026 · Bosch dishwasher
I was looking for a local Bosch specialist near me in Arlington, and found FixDaddy. They fixed my Dishwasher on the spot! Super fast and professional. If you need a reliable technician in the DMV, this is the one!
- KH
Katie Hopkins
June 2026 · Asko dishwasher
Had a great experience fixing out Asko dishwasher! He replaced the part that was broken and also fixed another leak issue and showed us what to watch out for in the future. Would highly recommend!
- NB
Natalia Bogdanova
February 2026 · dishwasher
These guys are amazing! Our dishwasher was giving us hard time, leaving scaling layer on the cups/glasses, the heating cycle was not functioning properly, and the display was acting up, with yellow flash and beep sound. I have tried all…These guys are amazing! Our dishwasher was giving us hard time, leaving scaling layer on the cups/glasses, the heating cycle was not functioning properly, and the display was acting up, with yellow flash and beep sound. I have tried all "recipes" to fix it with no luck! These guys do magic! Now the machine is running like new! And!! They followed up 2 times to make sure it works properly! Great experience! Great service!
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Stuart Dornfeld
August 2026 · gas stove
The is my 2nd time using FixDaddy. The first time was to repair my LG washing machine. This time it was to repair my Creda gas stove. Scheduling was easy. They showed up on time. Provided excellent service. I will use them again.
5.0120 reviews
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FAQ
Dishwasher repair in Arlington: frequently asked questions
Do you repair dishwashers in Arlington condos and apartment buildings?
Yes. Tell us when you book if there is a front desk, a loading dock or a parking rule, and where the water to your unit shuts off: under the sink, or somewhere only the building can reach. The visit comes with a 2-hour window, and the technician rings about 15 minutes ahead, which matters when you have to meet us at the desk or let the garage know. FixDaddy is insured and rated 5.0 on Google.
My dishwasher will not drain. Is it the dishwasher or the disposal?
Either one. A Frigidaire dishwasher in the Clarendon part of Arlington was not draining when we went out to it; broken glass jamming the drain pump is what we find most often on that brand, and our Frigidaire appliance repair page covers it. If a new disposal went in recently, the dishwasher knockout plug may never have been tapped out, so the hose has nowhere to push the water. A kinked hose or a clogged filter does the same thing. If the disposal itself is clogged or jammed, that is a garbage disposal repair, which we do too. The main dishwasher repair page lists the other causes of standing water.
How much does a dishwasher repair visit cost in Arlington?
Our visit fee is $89. The technician finds exactly what's wrong and gives you the full repair price at your home, with no pressure to go ahead. If you do, the $89 counts toward the repair. No repair price is given over the phone: it depends on which part has failed, and finding that out is what the visit is for.
Is an 18-inch dishwasher in an old garden apartment worth fixing?
Often, yes. Compact 18-inch machines use the same kinds of pumps, valves and heaters as full-size ones, and in a Fairlington or Colonial Village kitchen a replacement has to fit the same opening, which limits your choices. Bosch and Miele both make machines that size; see Bosch dishwasher repair and Miele dishwasher repair for those brands. You hear what failed and what the repair costs at your kitchen counter, with no pressure either way. Should you decide on a new machine instead, we install dishwashers too.
Do you fix drawer dishwashers like the Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer?
Yes. A Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer in Arlington kept stopping partway through a wash: the lower drawer quit mid-cycle, put an error on the display and left water standing in the bottom that never drained. Each drawer in a double DishDrawer runs on its own, so one can fail while the other keeps working, and the parts are specific to that design. Our technicians have five to ten years of experience in appliance repair. Beyond Fisher & Paykel we do KitchenAid dishwasher repair and GE dishwasher repair, and work on Whirlpool, Samsung and LG machines.
Why do my glasses come out cloudy?
Usually the water. Hard-water film wipes off with vinegar, and more rinse aid plus a hotter wash reduce it. If the film is on everything and the dishes are also coming out dirty, the spray arms or the heater are probably scaled and the machine needs a look. If the glass stays cloudy after wiping, it is etched, and no repair fixes that.
What if the same problem comes back after the repair?
It is covered. Each repair is under warranty for 90 days, parts and labor, so if the fitted part fails or the fault returns in that time, the return visit and the part are covered. Call the same number, (888) 811-0088, and someone answers 24/7.
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Someone answers now. The visit is $89, credited to the repair, and most days we are out the same day.