Why are my dishes still dirty after the dishwasher runs?
Most common cause on a dishwasher in Markham: clogged or non-spinning spray arms (food in the jets) or a clogged filter recirculating dirty water. A typical repair runs $200–$430 all-in, including the $149.95 diagnostic, credited 100% toward your repair. No safety risk — a convenience and hygiene issue you can book at leisure. Book at convenience
Prices in CAD for Markham; typical ranges — your exact quote is confirmed on-site before any work. Updated .
Most dishwasher faults in Markham come down to a handful of parts — and the majority are worth repairing rather than replacing a 9–12 years appliance. Our certified technicians carry the common dishwasher parts on the van, so most Markham jobs are diagnosed and fixed in a single visit.
Not cleaning / dishes still dirty in Markham — what is different locally
Markham's officially "hard" 8.6-grain tap water (123 mg/L per markham.ca) makes "not cleaning" the most over-reported dishwasher problem locally. Mineral scale narrows the tiny spray-arm jets and coats the heating element, so dishes come out gritty or filmed while the pump and motor are perfectly fine. In Unionville and Markham Village older homes especially, decades of hard water leave heavy scale buildup. We clear the spray arms, descale, check the wash-pump and diverter, and set rinse aid correctly — often restoring performance without parts.
For the full step-by-step diagnosis, likely causes and what is safe to check yourself, see the dishwasher not cleaning / dishes still dirty guide. For every dishwasher cost and our Markham coverage, see dishwasher repair in Markham.
Dishwasher repair costs in Markham
Honest, all-in ranges for common jobs. Every visit starts with a flat $149.95 diagnostic that is credited 100% toward your repair — so you never pay it twice.
| Problem | Parts | Labour | All-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not cleaning / dishes still dirty | $0–$220 | $130–$210 | $200–$430 |
| Diagnostic (credited to the repair) | $149.95 |
Ranges are estimates for common Markham jobs; your exact quote is confirmed on-site before any work begins. Prices in CAD, updated .
How your repair works
Four simple steps, no surprises.
Book
Call or request a callback. Same-day & next-day appointments available.
Diagnose
A flat $149.95 diagnostic pinpoints the real fault.
Approve
You get an upfront all-in quote first — diagnostic credited 100% toward your repair.
Repaired
Fixed with OEM parts, backed by a 90-day warranty.
Why homeowners across Markham call us
Repairs are carried out by our certified technicians — Appliance Repair Near is a Red Seal certified, 313A Licensed, TSSA Certified, ODP Certified company — backed by $2,000,000+ general liability insurance and a 90-day workmanship warranty on every job.
Red Seal-led team
Every job is handled by our own trusted, certified team.
Licensed & gas-certified
313A refrigeration licence and TSSA gas certification for safe, code-correct repairs.
$2,000,000+ insured
Fully insured for general liability, so your home is protected during the repair.
90-day warranty
Parts and workmanship are warrantied — if it's not right, we come back.
OEM parts on the van
Common parts are stocked, so most jobs are completed on the first visit.
Upfront pricing
A flat $149.95 diagnostic, credited 100% toward your repair, and a quote before any work.
What our credentials mean for you
- Red Seal Certified
- The interprovincial standard for skilled trades — a journeyman who passed the national appliance-service exam.
- 313A Licensed
- Ontario's refrigeration & air-conditioning systems mechanic licence — legally required to work on sealed cooling systems.
- TSSA Certified
- Technical Standards & Safety Authority gas certification — qualified to work safely on gas appliances.
- ODP Certified
- Ozone Depletion Prevention certification — licensed to handle refrigerants responsibly and to code.
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Need your dishwasher fixed in Markham?
Same-day & next-day appointments available. Flat $149.95 diagnostic, credited 100% toward your repair, and a 90-day warranty on every repair.
Call (647) 490-7878