A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. Below are the companies within reach of Calera, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Calera
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Calera. 1 list an address in Calera, and other nearby bases include Birmingham (17), Bessemer (6), and Pelham (4). Distances run up to about 27 miles. The closest is Advanced Appliance, about 3.1 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 22 businesses.
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| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.1, 7.1, 8.2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 49 |
The leading options for Calera are Appliance Mechanic LLC (19.6 miles away, based in Birmingham, 5.0 stars from 1,097 reviews); Appliance Connection (27.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,726 reviews); OTM Appliance Repair (18.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews); Advanced Appliance (3.1 miles away, 4.3 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- An error code on the display
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Calera Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not draining.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
If the dishwasher has no working shut-off valve of its own, close the main water supply to the house instead. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dishwasher in Calera, 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?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 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 Calera Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Calera 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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Calera
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Calera, AL
Why won't my dishwasher drain?
Should I repair or replace my dishwasher?
How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
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Before you call a Calera 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.