If your GE dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. The Foley list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with GE, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
GE Dishwasher Repair Near Foley
We found 32 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Foley. 4 of them are based in Foley itself, and other nearby bases include Pensacola (14), Orange Beach (4), and Daphne (4). None of the companies within 30 miles mention GE by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Benson's Home Center, around 1.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 28 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Companies within 30 miles | 32 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 2.5, 2.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| Mention GE | 0 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
At the top of the Foley list: Sears Appliance Repair (79.7 miles away, based in Monroeville, 4.6 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hometown Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 170 reviews); SuperTech Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 117 reviews); Benson's Home Center (1.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 580 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
What Makes GE Dishwasher Repairs Different
Many models use removable fine and ultra fine filters at the bottom of the tub that the owner must take out and rinse, and some water sitting in the sump is normal on ultra fine filter models. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Does Not Drain
What GE Says to Check First
- Dishwasher not cleaning. GE starts with installation: confirm the unit is on the hot water line, is level, and has a drain hose no higher than 72 inches, then clean filters and clear wash arm jets. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Poor Wash Performance
- Dishwasher not filling. GE says to confirm the hot water valve under the sink is fully open and the supply line is not kinked, then check that the flood float moves freely. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher FAQs
When to Call for GE Dishwasher Repair
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Owner Care for GE Dishwashers
- Run hot water at the kitchen sink before starting a cycle so the dishwasher fills with the hottest water, which should be at least 120 degrees F. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Poor Wash Performance
- Clear blocked wash arm jets with a small object such as a paper clip or tweezers, taking care not to damage them. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Poor Wash Performance
Brand guides: GE Dishwasher Not Draining: What to Check.
GE Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a GE dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
- 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?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
Local Notes for Foley
Most dishwasher calls in Foley 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 Foley Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
GE Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Foley, AL
Should I repair or replace my GE dishwasher?
What should I do about a GE error code?
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GE Dishwasher Repair Near Foley
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your GE dishwasher's label, usually on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.