Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Demopolis and the Marengo County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Demopolis
Within 60 miles of Demopolis there are 17 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Tuscaloosa (4), Meridian (4), and Selma (3). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Wilco Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 32.8 miles from Demopolis. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 16 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Demopolis is inside its regular service area.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 32.8, 38.6, 47.5 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
First up for Demopolis: Jones washer & dryer repair (48.8 miles away, based in Tuscaloosa, 4.8 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Martin Appliance (47.7 miles away, based in Selma, 4.8 stars from 8 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (48.8 miles away, based in Tuscaloosa, 4.4 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.3 miles away, based in Tuscaloosa, 4.4 stars from 172 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
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
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
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$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?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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 Demopolis Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Demopolis 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.
Questions to Ask a Demopolis Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Demopolis, AL
Which areas near Demopolis do these technicians cover?
What should I check before calling?
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
Find Your Dishwasher Brand in Demopolis
More Dishwasher Repair Pages Nearby
Before you call a Demopolis 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.