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Dishwasher repair in Maryland

14 listed dishwasher repair businesses across 7 cities in Maryland, ranked by customer rating — 88% of everything this directory holds for the state, and 21st of the 50 states with any. Compare licensing and review counts, then call directly. Free, and no commission.

Water hardness varies enormously between regions and it drives dishwasher failure rates. Ask a local technician whether scale is the issue in your area — they will know from the machines they open every week.

Listed pros
14
State rank
21st
Cities
7
Average rating
4.6
Licensed
14
Median years trading
21
Reviews
3,426

Dishwasher repair pros in Maryland

Sorted by rating, then review count. Every phone number is a direct line to the business.

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What the listings say about dishwasher repair in Maryland

Counted from the 14 profiles above, not from a survey. Everything a business states about itself is reported as a claim.

Maryland holds 14 listed dishwasher repair businesses, out of 664 nationwide. That ranks 21st of the 50 states with any, level with Kentucky and behind Florida on 26. They are 14 of the 16 businesses listed in Maryland — 88% of the state directory.

Their ratings average 4.6, level with the 4.6 average across all 664 listed nationwide, and 14 of the 14 sit at 4.5 or better. None holds a straight 5.0, and none sits below 4.0. Between them they carry 3,426 reviews, the largest single tally being 2,250 on Landers Appliance, Inc. in Baltimore. Rating and review volume are what the businesses' own public profiles report — treat a high average on six reviews differently from the same average on six hundred.

By review volume the group is led by Landers Appliance, Inc. in Baltimore (2,250 reviews, 4.9), Silver Spring Appliance Repair in Silver Spring (267 reviews, 4.9) and Mr. Appliance of Owings Mills in Baltimore (234 reviews, 4.6). By rating it is Landers Appliance, Inc. at 4.9 on 2,250 reviews, Silver Spring Appliance Repair at 4.9 on 267 reviews and Columbia Appliance Pros at 4.8 on 189 reviews. Those are two different questions and they rarely give the same answer — volume tells you a company has been doing this at scale, a high average on a handful of reviews tells you much less.

All 14 state that they are licensed, and all state that they carry insurance. On top of that, 5 show a Better Business Bureau accreditation, 1 states a factory-authorised or factory-trained credential and 2 publish a parts-and-labor warranty term in the profiles. 1 of the 14 advertises 24/7 emergency callout. All of that is self-stated in the listing, not verified here: ask for the license number and a current certificate of insurance, and for anything that opens a sealed refrigerant system ask to see federal EPA Section 608 certification, which is required in all fifty states.

6 of the 14 publish a founding year: the longest-established has been trading since 1960, and the median across those that say is 21 years. Baltimore holds the most at 5 — 36% of the group — followed by Silver Spring on 3, across 7 Maryland cities with an index page. Between them they name 47 distinct towns, suburbs and neighborhoods in their stated service areas, so coverage reaches well past the cities listed here — give your address when you call rather than assuming.

Dishwasher repair in Maryland — figures counted from the listed businesses.
MeasureMaryland
Listed prosof 664 nationwide for dishwasher repair14
Rank among statesFlorida leads on 2621st of 50
Share of the Maryland directory14 of 16 listed businesses88%
Average rating4.6 nationwide · 14 rated 4.5+4.6
Reviews on filemost on one profile: 2,2503,426
State licensing claimed14 also state insurance14 of 14
Accreditation statedself-stated in the listing, verify before booking5 BBB · 1 factory
24/7 emergencyask when you call1 of 14
Longest trading sincemedian 21 years across 6 that publish one1960
Cities with an index pageBaltimore leads on 57
Towns named in service areasclaimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address47

Beyond dishwasher repair, these 14 businesses also list appliance installation (1), appliance sales (1), dryer vent cleaning (1). Worth knowing before the visit — a second job on the same call-out is far cheaper than a second call-out.

Not counted above

2 more Maryland appliance repair businesses, service list unknown

These are real Maryland companies whose records carry contact details but no list of what they repair. None of them states dishwasher repair, so none is counted in the 14 above, and none is listed here as servicing one. Asking takes one phone call, which beats starting the search again.

Details for these businesses come from OpenStreetMap under the Open Database License © OpenStreetMap contributors. We hold no rating, licence or insurance details for themeither — confirm before hiring.

Dishwasher repair by city in Maryland

Counts are dishwasher repair businesses based in that city. Baltimore holds 36% of the state's total.

Where Maryland dishwasher pros say they work

The 26 named most often across the 47 towns and neighborhoods these 14 businesses list in their own service areas. Claimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address on the call.

Baltimore · Bethesda · Dundalk · Rockville · Silver Spring · Towson · Columbia · Ellicott City · Gaithersburg · Germantown · Kensington · Parkville · Potomac · Baltimore County · Boyds · Canton · Catonsville · Chevy Chase · Clarksburg · Clarksville · Clinton · Damascus · Essex · Federal Hill · Fort Washington · Glen Arm

What Maryland technicians find most often

The 5 most common dishwasher faults, and whether each is homeowner work or a job for a licensed technician.

All 8 faults
  • Dishes come out with food residue still on them

    Homeowner fix

    Blocked spray-arm jets, a filter that has never been cleaned, or inlet water below 120°F. Rarely the wash pump.

    Step-by-step: Dishwasher Not Cleaning
  • Standing water in the bottom at the end of a cycle

    Homeowner fix

    A clogged filter or sump, a kinked drain hose, a blocked air gap at the sink, or a failed drain pump — in that order of likelihood.

    Step-by-step: Dishwasher Not Draining
  • Water seeping from the bottom of the door

    Technician

    A hardened or displaced door gasket, or a door that has dropped out of square on worn hinges.

    Step-by-step: Dishwasher Leaking
  • Water under the cabinet with no visible door leak

    Technician

    The wash pump shaft seal, or a loose hose clamp under the tub. Usually spotted first as a swollen cabinet toe kick.

    Step-by-step: Dishwasher Leaking
  • Fills but the wash motor never runs

    Technician

    The door latch switch, the thermal fuse on the control board, or the board itself.

Try these before you book a Maryland technician

12 published dishwasher guides. A diagnostic fee is $50–$100 before any work starts, so half an hour with a flashlight is worth spending.

All guides →

Keep the next call from happening

Ask the technician to walk you through these while they are on site — every one of them prevents a fault in the list above.

  • Remove and rinse the bottom filter

    Monthly

    Prevents: Poor cleaning, drainage faults, and odour — the three most common complaints.

  • Clear each spray-arm jet with a toothpick

    Every 3 months

    Prevents: The top rack coming out dirty while the bottom is clean.

  • Run a hot empty cycle with dishwasher cleaner or vinegar

    Monthly

    Prevents: Grease film and scale on the heating element and sump.

Other appliances in Maryland

Counts are Maryland businesses servicing that appliance, out of the 16 listed statewide. A dash opens the nationwide page instead.

Dishwasher repair in other states

Every state with a listed dishwasher specialist, most first. Maryland sits 21st of 50 on 14.

What dishwasher repair costs in Maryland

National ranges for parts and labor together, before the $50–$100 diagnostic. Labor tracks local wages and drive time, so metro Maryland sits toward the top of each range and rural calls toward the bottom, while the part costs about the same anywhere. Nothing here is a quote.

Full cost breakdown →
Typical dishwasher repair jobs with national cost ranges.
RepairParts + labor
Filter, sump, and spray-arm clean-outOften just the diagnostic; ask to be shown how so you can repeat it.$80–$160
Door gasket replacementCheap part, fiddly fit — worth having done properly.$130–$260
Drain pumpHave the sump checked for glass first.$150–$300
Water inlet valveSymptom is a machine that fills slowly or floods.$150–$300
Door latch or lock assemblyThe most common no-start cause.$130–$280
Heating elementDishes wet at the end of a cycle is the tell.$180–$350

9–10 years, the shortest expected life of any major kitchen appliance. Built-in units in hard-water areas trend to the low end unless scale is managed. When replacing beats repairing covers the 4 cases where the maths turns, in full.

Blue Book

The 50% rule for a dishwasher

New unit, US average
$700
Expected lifespan
10 years
Repair-or-replace line
$350

A quote above $350 on a dishwasher past 7 years old is usually better spent on a replacement.

Estimate my dishwasher’s valuePrice the part first

Dishwasher repair in Maryland — common questions

How many dishwasher repair pros are listed in Maryland?
14 businesses listed in Maryland name dishwasher repair among the work they do — 88% of the 16 businesses this directory holds for the state, 21st of the 50 states with any, out of 664 listed nationwide — 2% of them. Baltimore accounts for 5 of them. The directory is a sample of the market, not a register of every company trading in Maryland.
Which dishwasher repair companies are rated highest in Maryland?
Landers Appliance, Inc. in Baltimore at 4.9 on 2,250 reviews, Silver Spring Appliance Repair in Silver Spring at 4.9 on 267 reviews, Columbia Appliance Pros in Columbia at 4.8 on 189 reviews — that is the order the list on this page uses. Ratings and review counts come from the businesses' own public profiles and are not verified here.
How much does dishwasher repair cost in Maryland?
Expect $150–$300 for a common dishwasher repair, parts and labor together, on top of a $50–$100 diagnostic fee that most companies credit against the work if you go ahead. Those are national bands, not Maryland quotes: labor rates track local wages and drive time, so a dense metro sits at the top of each range and a rural call at the bottom, while the part itself costs about the same anywhere. Get written estimates from two or three of the 14 listed here before authorizing anything.
Which Maryland city has the most dishwasher repair companies?
Baltimore, with 5 of the 14 — 36% of the group — followed by Silver Spring on 3. 7 Maryland cities in total have at least one.
Are dishwasher repair technicians licensed in Maryland?
All 14 listed here state that they are licensed, and all state that they carry insurance. 5 also show a Better Business Bureau accreditation. Licensing for appliance repair is set state by state and sometimes by city or county, so the reliable check is the paperwork: ask which license the company works under, get the number, and confirm it with the issuing authority. Two requirements are national rather than local — sealed refrigerant work needs federal EPA Section 608 certification, and gas work needs a technician qualified for gas appliances.
Can I get same-day or emergency dishwasher repair in Maryland?
1 of the 14 listed here advertises 24/7 emergency availability and carries a badge in the ranked list above. Many of the others take same-day work for common faults without advertising it, so it is worth asking — especially early in the day, before the route is full.
Which dishwasher brands do Maryland repair pros service?
The dishwasher pros listed in Maryland name 18 distinct brands between them. The most widely covered are GE (14), Whirlpool (14), LG (13), Maytag (13), Samsung (13), Frigidaire (12). Bosch, Miele and Thermador dishwashers use different sump and pump architecture from mainstream US models, and their parts are typically ordered rather than stocked. Confirm brand coverage on the phone so the first visit is not purely a diagnosis.
How long have Maryland dishwasher repair companies been in business?
6 of the 14 publish one. The longest-established has been trading since 1960, and the median across those that say is 21 years. 2 publish a parts-and-labor warranty term in the listing. Use it as one signal among several: what matters more is whether the technician has opened your platform before, and whether the warranty term is written on the invoice.
Should I repair or replace my dishwasher?
Apply the 50% rule. A new dishwasher averages $700 in the US and lasts about 10 years, so a repair quote over roughly $350 on a unit past 7 years old is usually money better spent on a replacement. Below that line, with life left on the clock, repair almost always wins. Ask for parts and labor as separate figures — it is normally the part, not the hours, that pushes a quote past the threshold.
What should I have ready before calling a dishwasher technician in Maryland?
Model number — the tag is on the tub rim behind the door. Whether it fills, whether it washes, whether it drains. Naming which stage fails halves the diagnosis. Any error code or flashing light pattern. Having those three answers ready is what turns a diagnose-then-return-visit into a single trip. Worth knowing before you call: 1 of the 14 listed in Maryland also offer appliance installation and 1 offer appliance sales, which can be worth bundling into the same visit.

Need a dishwasher repaired in Maryland?

Compare 14 listed businesses on rating, licensing and brands serviced — 14 state a license and 14 sit at 4.5 or better — then call the number on the listing. No forms, no lead fees.