A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Meadowbrook and the Shelby County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Meadowbrook, AL
Within 30 miles of Meadowbrook there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Birmingham (28), Pelham (4), and Hoover (2). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. Nearest on the list: Seasoned Appliance Repair Service, around 1.8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 20 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Meadowbrook. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 1.9, 2.3 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 59 |
At the top of the Meadowbrook list: Appliance Mechanic LLC (2.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 5.0 stars from 1,097 reviews); Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (10.6 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Connection (10.7 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,726 reviews); Atlas Appliance Repair (10.7 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,483 reviews).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not drying dishes 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
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
When a dishwasher drains into a garbage disposer, the disposer's drain plug must be knocked out first; if it is left in, the dishwasher will not drain. 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:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$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?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Dishwasher Notes for Meadowbrook, AL
Most dishwasher calls in Meadowbrook 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 Meadowbrook Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Meadowbrook, AL
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Meadowbrook faster and cheaper.