Most Kenmore dishwasher repairs in Bessemer involve the same few systems: the filter and drain, the water supply, the door latch, the heat and the controls. The Bessemer list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
Dishwasher Repairs is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore dishwashers and other brands.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Bessemer work on Kenmore dishwashers regularly.
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Bessemer
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Bessemer. 6 list an address in Bessemer, and the rest are spread across Birmingham (20), Pelham (4), and Alabaster (3). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. Nearest on the list: Home Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. None of the repair companies near Bessemer name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Across 19 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bessemer. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 54 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.1, 2.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
At the top of the Bessemer list: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (14.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Connection (12.8 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,726 reviews); OTM Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews); KEN'S APPLIANCE SERVICE. (3.8 miles away, based in Hueytown, 4.7 stars from 23 reviews).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
Kenmore Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its Dishwashers
- Switch between cycles such as Pots & Pans and Normal instead of using one cycle every time, to limit hard-water buildup on spray arms and jets. Source: Kenmore Livemore - Quick Tips: 3 Ways to Care for Your Dishwasher
- Once a month, run a normal cycle in the empty dishwasher with a bowl of about half a cup of white vinegar on the upper rack. Source: Kenmore Livemore - Quick Tips: 3 Ways to Care for Your Dishwasher
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Most Kenmore dishwasher repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- How old the dishwasher is
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
What Bessemer Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Bessemer 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 Bessemer Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Bessemer, AL
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Is my Kenmore dishwasher worth repairing?
Which Bessemer technicians work on Kenmore?
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Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Kenmore dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Bessemer technician bring the right parts.