When a dishwasher quits in Huntsville, 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Huntsville and the Madison County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Huntsville
35 repair companies serve Huntsville from within 30 miles. 15 of them are based in Huntsville itself, and the rest are spread across Madison (5), Athens (4), and Hazel Green (2). The 29 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. A Able Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Huntsville.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 2.1, 3.0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 35 |
First up for Huntsville: Mr. Appliance of Huntsville (2.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,723 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Able Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.4 stars from 144 reviews); Ms. Tish Appliance Wish (5.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 45 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
Why Dishwashers Break Down
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
Water, Power and Safety First
Shut off the dishwasher's water supply during repairs or whenever it is leaking; the valve is usually under the kitchen sink on the branch line that runs to the dishwasher, and it closes by turning clockwise. 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.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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 and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 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?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Huntsville, AL
Most dishwasher calls in Huntsville 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 Huntsville Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Huntsville, AL
How much does dishwasher repair cost in Huntsville?
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
What should I do if my dishwasher is leaking?
Why is there standing water in my dishwasher?
Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Huntsville
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Before you call a Huntsville 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.