If your LG dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Foley, with those that mention LG first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with LG, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on LG Dishwashers Near Foley
We found 32 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Foley. 4 of them are based in Foley itself, and the rest are spread across Pensacola (14), Orange Beach (4), and Daphne (4). Distances run up to about 30 miles. No company within 30 miles of Foley names LG in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Benson's Home Center is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Foley. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Foley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 32 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 2.5, 2.9 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Mention LG | 0 |
First up for Foley: Sears Appliance Repair (79.7 miles away, based in Monroeville, 4.6 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Patriot Appliance LLC (11.7 miles away, based in Lillian, 4.9 stars from 332 reviews); Hometown Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 170 reviews); ASAP Appliance Repair (24.7 miles away, based in Spanish Fort, 5.0 stars from 420 reviews).
LG Dishwasher Lines and Features
What a LG Dishwasher Technician Deals With
LG uses a removable mesh filter that the owner twists counterclockwise to lift out and rinse, rather than a self-cleaning grinder. Source: LG USA Support - How to Fix an LG Dishwasher That Is Not Draining (OE Error)
LG specifies a drain hose no longer than 12 feet with its end held roughly 12 to 40 inches above the floor, and the disposal knockout plug must be removed on new installs. Source: LG USA Support - How to Fix an LG Dishwasher That Is Not Draining (OE Error)
What LG Says to Check First
- Dishwasher leaking. LG says most leaks come from installation, detergent or upkeep, so check that the unit is level and the door gasket is clean before looking at connections. Source: LG USA Support - LG Dishwasher: How to Fix Common Leaking Issues
- Dishwasher not cleaning. LG points first to scraping large food scraps and loading so dishes don't overlap or block the spray arms, then cleaning the filter and spray arms. Source: LG USA Support - Why Your LG Dishwasher Isn't Cleaning Dishes Well and How to Fix It
LG Dishwasher Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| PE | A water level sensor fault on certain older models that needs a technician. Source: LG USA Support - [LG Dishwasher] Guide to Error Codes |
| HE | The heater is not warming the incoming water and needs a technician. Source: LG USA Support - [LG Dishwasher] Guide to Error Codes |
| F37 | The Auto Open Door feature is not working; check that nothing blocks the door, then get service. Source: LG USA Support - [LG Dishwasher] Guide to Error Codes |
Full list: LG Dishwasher Error Codes Explained.
On Wi-Fi models, LG's ThinQ Care sends usage, maintenance and diagnostic alerts to the owner's smartphone. Source: LG USA - 24 Inch Smart Dishwasher with QuadWash and Adjustable 3rd Rack, 44dB
When to Call for LG Dishwasher Repair
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Foley
Keeping a LG Dishwasher Running
- Clear debris from the sink air gap if one is installed, with the dishwasher off. Source: LG USA Support - How to Fix an LG Dishwasher That Is Not Draining (OE Error)
- Remove and rinse the filter every one to two weeks, waiting about 30 minutes after a cycle so parts have cooled. Source: LG USA Support - [LG Dishwasher] Guide to Error Codes
LG Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Most LG dishwasher repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Motor repair: $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?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
What Foley Owners Should Know
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.
Before You Book in Foley
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair LG dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
LG Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Foley, AL
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Why does my LG dishwasher show an error code?
Why are my dishes still wet?
How do I find a technician who knows LG dishwashers?
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Clean the filter, check the drain hose under the sink and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a LG repair.