A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. Below are the companies within reach of Prichard, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Prichard
Within 30 miles of Prichard there are 25 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Prichard, and other nearby bases include Mobile (14), Daphne (4), and Theodore (3). The closest is Swift Appliance Repair Fixers, about 3.2 miles away. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Prichard. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.2, 4.3, 4.4 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 25 |
First up for Prichard: ASAP Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Spanish Fort, 5.0 stars from 420 reviews); CC’s Home Service LLC (16.5 miles away, based in Daphne, 4.9 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.4 stars from 433 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pelican Appliance Repair (18.5 miles away, based in Daphne, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code on the display
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Prichard
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit 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.
What Prichard Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Prichard 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 Prichard Technician
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Prichard, AL
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Before you call a Prichard 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.