When a dishwasher quits in Pleasant Grove, 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 Pleasant Grove and the Jefferson County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Pleasant Grove
40 repair companies serve Pleasant Grove from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Birmingham (24), Bessemer (6), and Hueytown (2). Distances run up to about 17 miles. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair & Service Specialists, around 2.7 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 21 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pleasant Grove. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 55 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.7, 4.6, 4.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
First up for Pleasant Grove: Appliance Connection (8.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,726 reviews); Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (10.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Atlas Appliance Repair (15.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,483 reviews); OTM Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- 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 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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
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:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
What Pleasant Grove Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Pleasant Grove 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 Pleasant Grove Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Pleasant Grove, AL
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Dishwasher Repair Near Pleasant Grove
A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Pleasant Grove faster and cheaper.