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 Muscle Shoals and the Colbert County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Muscle Shoals, AL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Muscle Shoals. 3 of them are based in Muscle Shoals itself, and the rest are spread across Huntsville (7), Madison (5), and Florence (4). Distances run up to about 58 miles. Nearest on the list: Complete Ice and Refrigeration Services Inc, around 0.7 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 33 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Muscle Shoals 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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.1, 2.0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 46 |
At the top of the Muscle Shoals list: Appliance Ninja (1.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 194 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Complete Ice and Refrigeration Services Inc (0.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 16 reviews); Royal Appliance Repair Florence (6.8 miles away, based in Florence, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); K & W Appliance and Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Florence, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- An error code on the display
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Muscle Shoals
What Gets Fixed on a Muscle Shoals Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Muscle Shoals, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. 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 Muscle Shoals Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Muscle Shoals 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 Muscle Shoals Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Muscle Shoals, AL
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is there standing water in my dishwasher?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Why does my dishwasher smell?
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Before you call a Muscle Shoals 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.