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 Gardena, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Dishwasher Repairs is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore dishwashers and other brands.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Gardena work on Kenmore dishwashers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Dishwashers Near Gardena
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Gardena. 6 list an address in Gardena, and other nearby bases include Inglewood (9), Torrance (8), and Hawthorne (4). No company within 90 miles of Gardena mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. South Bay Appliances is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Gardena. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 32 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gardena. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
Closest matches for Gardena: Redondo Beach Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Redondo Beach, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sakura Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Torrance, 4.7 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Keyes Appliance Repair CO (3.6 miles away, based in Torrance, 4.8 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Haus Appliances (2.1 miles away, based in Torrance, 4.7 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Owner Care for Kenmore 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
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 replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- 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
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
Local Notes for Gardena
Most dishwasher calls in Gardena 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).
Before You Book in Gardena
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Gardena, CA
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Which Gardena technicians work on Kenmore?
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Other Dishwasher Repair in Gardena
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Gardena
Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Kenmore dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Gardena technician bring the right parts.