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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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.
Independent Kenmore Dishwasher Technicians, Brentwood CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Brentwood. 1 list an address in Brentwood, and the rest are spread across Concord (12), Antioch (11), and Tracy (3). Distances run up to about 17 miles. None of the repair companies near Brentwood name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Oakwood Brentwood Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Brentwood. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 2.2, 2.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
Closest matches for Brentwood: Sears Appliance Repair (13.6 miles away, based in Concord, 4.6 stars from 471 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TopChoice Appliance Repair and Services (7.7 miles away, based in Antioch, 5.0 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Thermador Group (6.5 miles away, based in Antioch, 4.8 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Legacy Antioch Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Antioch, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Owner Care for Kenmore 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
- 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
What Kenmore Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 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)
- 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
Around Brentwood
City of Brentwood Water Operations Division, which supplies Brentwood, reports hardness of varies by source: groundwater about 190-490 mg/L; surface water treatment plant output about 56-132 mg/L (city water quality fact sheet on hard water). Hard water leaves spots and film on glasses and builds up on dishwasher spray arms and inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: City of Brentwood: Water Quality Fact Sheet - Hard Water
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).
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Brentwood
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Brentwood, CA
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Why are my dishes still wet?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
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Clean the filter, check the drain hose under the sink and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Kenmore repair.