A Kenmore dishwasher shares most of its basic parts with other dishwashers, but its filter design, drying system, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. Below are independent repair companies serving Calera, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Kenmore dishwashers were made for Sears by several manufacturers over the years, so the model number matters more than the badge. Independent technicians can look up the parts from it.
Who Works on Kenmore Dishwashers Near Calera
Within 30 miles of Calera there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Calera, and the rest are spread across Birmingham (17), Bessemer (6), and Pelham (4). Distances run up to about 27 miles. Nearest on the list: Advanced Appliance, around 3.1 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Calera mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.1, 7.1, 8.2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 49 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
Closest matches for Calera: Appliance Mechanic LLC (19.6 miles away, based in Birmingham, 5.0 stars from 1,097 reviews); Appliance Connection (27.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,726 reviews); OTM Appliance Repair (18.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews); Advanced Appliance (3.1 miles away, 4.3 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
Kenmore Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its Dishwashers
- 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
- 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
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 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?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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
- 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
Local Notes for Calera
Most dishwasher calls in Calera 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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Calera
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair Kenmore dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Calera, AL
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Is my Kenmore dishwasher worth repairing?
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Other Dishwasher Repair in Calera
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair in Nearby Cities
Also Serving Towns Around Calera
Kenmore dishwasher repair for Montevallo, Clanton, and Brent is handled by the same companies listed for Calera. Each town also has its own dishwasher repair page with the nearest companies:
Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Kenmore dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Calera technician bring the right parts.