Drainage issues, dishes not cleaning, smelly dishwashers and proper loading techniques.
Both brands consistently rank at the top of dishwasher comparisons. Here's what differentiates them in real-world reliability and repair cost over a 10-year ownership window.
If your dishwasher is leaving food residue, spots or film on your dishes, the problem is usually one of seven things — and most of them you can fix yourself.
Standing water at the bottom of your dishwasher? Work through these checks in order and you'll find the problem most of the time without calling anyone.
Fifteen minutes a month of dishwasher maintenance will add years to its life, keep your dishes cleaner, and prevent the most common service calls.
When a dishwasher stops draining or sends dishes back dirty, you're suddenly back to washing by hand. This section pulls together our most practical dishwasher guides, covering the issues we repair most often: standing water that won't drain, leaks from the door or base, dishes that come out cloudy or gritty, a unit that won't fill or start, and odors that build up over time.
A surprising number of dishwasher problems come down to maintenance — a clogged filter, a blocked spray arm, hard-water buildup, or a drain hose connection under the sink. Our articles show you how to clean and maintain the machine for better results, how to load it so water actually reaches every dish, and how to recognize when the real culprit is a failed drain pump, water inlet valve or door latch that needs professional repair.
Our technicians work on built-in and top-control dishwashers from GE Profile, Bosch, Samsung, LG, KitchenAid, Whirlpool and more, serving Arlington, Alexandria, Tysons Corner, McLean and Washington DC. Every repair includes honest, upfront pricing and a 90-day parts warranty. Browse the guides below, or book a dishwasher repair and get back to letting the machine do the work.