Kenmore owners in Cathedral City usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Cathedral City, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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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.
Who Works on Kenmore Dishwashers Near Cathedral City
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Cathedral City. 5 list an address in Cathedral City, and other nearby bases include Palm Springs (11), Palm Desert (11), and Desert Hot Springs (4). Distances run up to about 17 miles. No company within 30 miles of Cathedral City names Kenmore in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Palm Springs Sub-Zero Service Co, around 1.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 29 businesses.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 50 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.7, 2.5 |
The leading options for Cathedral City are Kenmore Repair Service in San Diego (87.3 miles away, based in San Diego, 5.0 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 4.4 stars from 523 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Precision Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.8 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Synergy Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
When to Call for Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its 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
- 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
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 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 and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 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?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- 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 happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
What Cathedral City Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Cathedral City 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 Cathedral City Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Cathedral City, CA
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
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Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Kenmore dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Cathedral City technician bring the right parts.