Kenmore owners in Selma usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
Dishwasher Repairs is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore dishwashers and other brands.
Kenmore appliances were sold through Sears for decades, so many owners look for Sears dishwasher repair. The companies here are independent technicians who work on Kenmore and Kenmore Elite dishwashers; they are not Sears.
Independent Kenmore Dishwasher Technicians, Selma AL
Our data shows 24 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Selma. 3 list an address in Selma, and other nearby bases include Prattville (3), Montgomery (3), and Alabaster (3). Nearest on the list: Martin Appliance, around 1.1 miles out. No company within 60 miles of Selma names Kenmore in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 21 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Selma is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Selma. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.2, 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 24 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
First up for Selma: Martin Appliance (1.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 8 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.4 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Clark-Rothschild Appliance Repair- Refrigerator, Freezer and Ice Machine specialist (32.9 miles away, based in Prattville, 4.7 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kelta Appliance Repair & Services (1.2 miles away, 3.4 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
When to Call for Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Selma Dishwasher Call
Owner Care for Kenmore 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
What Kenmore Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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?
- 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. 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
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- 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
Local Notes for Selma
Most dishwasher calls in Selma 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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Selma
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Selma, AL
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Why are my dishes still wet?
Why does my Kenmore dishwasher show an error code?
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Also Serving Towns Around Selma
Live outside Selma? The same Kenmore dishwasher repair technicians serve Demopolis and Monroeville. See each town's own dishwasher repair listings below.
Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Kenmore dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Selma technician bring the right parts.