A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Auburn and the Lee County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Auburn, AL
Our data shows 13 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Auburn. 2 list an address in Auburn, and other nearby bases include Opelika (3), Phenix City (3), and Valley (2). Ron's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from Auburn. 1 lists dishwasher work specifically. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 3.0, 3.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
At the top of the Auburn list: Appliance Care Pros (5.9 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.7 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Auburn Appliance Sales & Service (3.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 327 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ron's Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 129 reviews); Sanders Appliance (5.8 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.7 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Auburn
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Auburn
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
A dishwasher must be grounded; if the home wiring lacks a ground or the plug does not fit the outlet, a licensed electrician should correct it rather than modifying the plug. Source: Whirlpool - Dishwasher User Instructions
To keep dirty water from siphoning back into the dishwasher, the drain hose is run in a high loop (at least 32 inches high in GE's instructions) or through an air gap; an air gap is called for when local code requires it or when the drain connection sits less than 18 inches above the floor. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Auburn, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. 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.
Local Notes for Auburn
Most dishwasher calls in Auburn 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.
Before You Book in Auburn
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Auburn, AL
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Write down the model and serial number from the label on the edge of the dishwasher door or tub opening, and note any error code or blinking lights. It saves a Auburn technician a trip for parts.