Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. Below are the companies within reach of Alexander City, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Alexander City
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Alexander City. 2 list an address in Alexander City, and other nearby bases include Anniston (4), Opelika (3), and Montgomery (3). 1 of them mentions dishwasher work in their listing or website. The closest is Presley Appliance & Furniture, about 1.4 miles away. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Alexander City is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 58 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.5, 25.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
First up for Alexander City: Appliance Care Pros (37.9 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.7 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Presley Appliance & Furniture (1.4 miles away, 4.4 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Mechanic LLC (53.4 miles away, based in Birmingham, 5.0 stars from 1,097 reviews); Auburn Appliance Sales & Service (35.2 miles away, based in Auburn, 5.0 stars from 327 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- An error code on the display
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
Why Dishwashers Break Down
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
Water, Power and Safety First
Hand soap, dish soap or laundry detergent can make a dishwasher over-suds and spill water onto the floor; use only automatic dishwasher detergent. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
Built-in dishwashers are typically specified for their own properly grounded 120-volt branch circuit protected by a 15- or 20-amp breaker or time-delay fuse, with no extension cords or adapter plugs. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
What Alexander City Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Alexander City come down to the same handful of parts: the filter and drain path, the drain pump, the inlet valve, the door latch and the heating parts.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Alexander City
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Alexander City, AL
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why won't my dishwasher drain?
Can a dishwasher leak damage my floor?
Is there anything I can try first?
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Before you call a Alexander City technician, clean the filter at the bottom of the tub, run the kitchen faucet until the water is hot and check that the drain hose under the sink is not kinked. If the problem stays, have the model number ready.