Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Clay list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Clay
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Clay. The rest are spread across Birmingham (27), Remlap (2), and Pell City (2). Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. MPE Services Commercial is the nearest, roughly 3.5 miles from Clay.
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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.5, 5.4, 6.4 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 53 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
First up for Clay: Atlas Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,483 reviews); Appliance Mechanic LLC (20.8 miles away, based in Birmingham, 5.0 stars from 1,097 reviews); Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (15.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Connection (18.0 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,726 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- An error code on the display
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Clay Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Most dishwasher repairs involve one part and an hour or so of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
- 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?
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.
Around Clay
Most dishwasher calls in Clay 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 Clay
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Clay, AL
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Is my dishwasher worth fixing?
What should I check before calling?
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Before you call a Clay 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.