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 Decatur, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Decatur
We found 30 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Decatur. The rest are spread across Huntsville (14), Madison (5), and Athens (4). Distances run up to about 30 miles. The closest is H&S Appliance Outlet, about 9.6 miles away. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.6, 14.8, 14.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 30 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
First up for Decatur: Cullman Appliance & HVAC Repair LLC (28.2 miles away, based in Cullman, 5.0 stars from 1,843 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Huntsville (23.8 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.8 stars from 1,723 reviews); H&S Appliance Outlet (9.6 miles away, based in Hartselle, 4.8 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); H&S Appliance Repair Goldridge (27.2 miles away, based in Cullman, 4.8 stars from 370 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Decatur
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Decatur
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not draining.
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
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.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Decatur
Before replacing a dishwasher in Decatur, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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.
Local Notes for Decatur
Most dishwasher calls in Decatur 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 Decatur
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Decatur, AL
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Why is there standing water in my dishwasher?
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Before you call a Decatur 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.