If your Kenmore dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Fortuna, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
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, Fortuna CA
6 repair companies serve Fortuna from within 82 miles. Other nearby bases include McKinleyville (3), Fort Bragg (2), and Eureka (1). Distances run up to about 81 miles. The closest is PACIFIC COAST APPLIANCE REPAIR SERVICE LLC, about 10.2 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Fortuna mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 3.6 stars across 5 businesses. Fortuna is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 82 miles | 6 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 10.2, 24.0, 24.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
The leading options for Fortuna are North Coast Appliance (24.3 miles away, based in McKinleyville, 4.7 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PACIFIC COAST APPLIANCE REPAIR SERVICE LLC (10.2 miles away, based in Eureka); Sears Appliance Repair (24.0 miles away, based in McKinleyville, 1.5 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Humboldt Sewing & Appliance - Sew & Vac Plus! (24.8 miles away, based in McKinleyville, 4.4 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Fortuna
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its Dishwashers
- 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
- 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
What Kenmore Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- 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
Around Fortuna
Most dishwasher calls in Fortuna 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 Fortuna Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Fortuna, CA
Why does my Kenmore dishwasher show an error code?
Which Fortuna technicians work on Kenmore?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore dishwasher?
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
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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.