Most Kenmore dishwasher repairs in Foster City involve the same few systems: the filter and drain, the water supply, the door latch, the heat and the controls. The Foster City list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
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.
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Foster City
40 repair companies serve Foster City from within 30 miles. 5 list an address in Foster City, and the rest are spread across San Mateo (17), Belmont (7), and San Carlos (7). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. None of the repair companies near Foster City name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. REPIX Appliances & Repair, Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC is the nearest, roughly 0.0 miles from Foster City. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.7 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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.0, 0.5, 0.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
The leading options for Foster City are Delta High End Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in San Mateo, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AJ Appliance & Refrigeration Service (1.2 miles away, based in San Mateo, 4.9 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in San Carlos, 5.0 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Home Products (3.8 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Kenmore Dishwasher Running
- 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
- 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
Most Kenmore dishwasher repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$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?
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
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
Dishwasher Notes for Foster City, CA
Most dishwasher calls in Foster 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 Foster City Technician
- How often do you repair Kenmore dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Foster City, CA
Why are my dishes still wet?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Which Foster City technicians work on Kenmore?
Do you work for Kenmore?
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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.