When a dishwasher quits in Birmingham, the first question is whether it is a clog you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. Below are the companies within reach of Birmingham, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Birmingham
40 repair companies serve Birmingham from within 30 miles. 29 list an address in Birmingham, and other nearby bases include Bessemer (3), Hoover (2), and Vestavia Hills (1). Distances run up to about 13 miles. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. EspressoTech Solutions is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Birmingham.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Birmingham. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.3, 0.8 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 56 |
At the top of the Birmingham list: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (0.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Connection (1.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,726 reviews); Appliance Mechanic LLC (11.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1,097 reviews); Atlas Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 2,483 reviews).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not draining.
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
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
When a dishwasher drains into a garbage disposer, the disposer's drain plug must be knocked out first; if it is left in, the dishwasher will not drain. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dishwasher in Birmingham, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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.
What Birmingham Owners Should Know
Birmingham Water Works Board, which supplies Birmingham, reports hardness of 40-156 mg/L total hardness (soft to hard, varies by source/treatment plant). Hard water leaves spots and film on glasses and builds up on dishwasher spray arms and inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: Birmingham Water Works 2025 Annual Water Quality Report (CCR)
Birmingham's Design Review Committee oversees exterior changes in city-designated local historic districts including Highland Park, Forest Park, Avondale Park and Norwood. Source: City of Birmingham Design Review Committee Agenda (Jan 10, 2024)
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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Birmingham
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Birmingham, AL
What should I check before calling?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Birmingham
Dishwasher Repair Near Birmingham
A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Birmingham faster and cheaper.