If your Kenmore dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. The Gardendale list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
Independent listings only: Dishwasher Repairs is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your dishwasher is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Gardendale work on Kenmore dishwashers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Dishwasher Technicians, Gardendale AL
40 repair companies serve Gardendale from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Birmingham (28), Remlap (2), and Bessemer (2). Distances run up to about 20 miles. Nearest on the list: Reliable Appliance Repair, around 7.1 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Gardendale mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 58 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.1, 7.4, 7.9 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
First up for Gardendale: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (9.7 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Atlas Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,483 reviews); Appliance Connection (10.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,726 reviews); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (10.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
When to Call for Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Gardendale Dishwasher Call
Keeping a Kenmore Dishwasher Running
- Clean stainless exteriors with a damp sponge and a little dish soap, wiping with the grain and using stainless cleaner sparingly. 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
Most Kenmore 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?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- 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
What Gardendale Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Gardendale 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 Gardendale Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Gardendale, AL
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Is my Kenmore dishwasher worth repairing?
Do you work for Kenmore?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore dishwashers?
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Kenmore Dishwasher Repair in Nearby Cities
Also Serving Towns Around Gardendale
The technicians listed for Gardendale also cover smaller towns nearby, including Fultondale. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Kenmore dishwasher repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Kenmore dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Gardendale technician bring the right parts.