If your Kenmore 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 Dothan, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Dishwasher Repairs is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore dishwashers and other brands.
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 Dothan
Our data shows 11 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Dothan. 3 list an address in Dothan, and the rest are spread across Eufaula (3), Enterprise (2), and Newton (1). Distances run up to about 54 miles. None of the repair companies near Dothan name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The closest is SHAW Appliance Repair LLC, about 1.6 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 11 businesses. Dothan is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 1.7, 3.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
At the top of the Dothan list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.5 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Doctor (3.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (25.9 miles away, based in Enterprise, 4.5 stars from 208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SHAW Appliance Repair LLC (1.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 18 reviews).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
When to Call for Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- An error code on the display
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Dothan
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
What Kenmore Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Most Kenmore dishwasher repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Door spring repair: $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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Dishwasher Call
- 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
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
What Dothan Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Dothan 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 Dothan Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Dothan, AL
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Kenmore dishwasher repair for Marianna is handled by the same companies listed for Dothan. 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 Dothan technician bring the right parts.