A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention dishwashers at the top.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Scottsboro, AL
40 repair companies serve Scottsboro from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Scottsboro itself, and the rest are spread across Huntsville (15), Madison (5), and Fort Payne (4). The farthest listed company is about 45 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 33 businesses. APPLIANCE SERVICE OF AMERICA LLC is the nearest, roughly 3.4 miles from Scottsboro. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Scottsboro is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Scottsboro. 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) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.4, 14.3, 18.4 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
Closest matches for Scottsboro: Mr. Appliance of Huntsville (32.1 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.8 stars from 1,723 reviews); Thurman's Appliances Parts Service (23.4 miles away, based in Fort Payne, 4.7 stars from 32 reviews); Omnia HST Appliance Repair (27.0 miles away, based in Huntland, 4.9 stars from 7 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (35.5 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.4 stars from 341 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Scottsboro
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not drying dishes.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
A leak from the water supply line tends to show up as dampness under the front of the unit; leaks at the door often trace back to a dirty, loose or damaged gasket, a bent or loose latch, or a unit that is not level. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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?
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:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Scottsboro, AL
Most dishwasher calls in Scottsboro 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.
Before You Book in Scottsboro
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Scottsboro, AL
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Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Is there anything I can try first?
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Before you call a Scottsboro 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.