If your Kenmore dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
Independent listings only: Dishwasher Repairs is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your dishwasher is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
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, Benicia CA
40 repair companies serve Benicia from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Benicia, and other nearby bases include Vallejo (18), Concord (7), and Martinez (3). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Iconic Benicia Appliance Repair Inc is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Benicia. None of the repair companies near Benicia name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Benicia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.4, 3.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Benicia are Fast & Easy Appliance Repair Services (9.3 miles away, based in Concord, 4.9 stars from 634 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hi-5 Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in Pleasant Hill, 5.0 stars from 157 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in Concord, 4.3 stars from 540 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chip Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Pleasant Hill, 4.5 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
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
Budgeting for a Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
- How old the dishwasher is
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
What Benicia Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Benicia 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.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Questions to Ask a Benicia Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Benicia, CA
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Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Benicia
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Kenmore dishwasher's label, usually on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.