If your Kenmore dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. 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.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Larkspur work on Kenmore dishwashers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Dishwasher Technicians, Larkspur CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Larkspur. 1 list an address in Larkspur, and the rest are spread across San Rafael (10), Richmond (7), and San Francisco (7). Distances run up to about 12 miles. None of the repair companies near Larkspur name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Nearest on the list: Appliance Pros Mechanichs | Larkspur, around 0.3 miles out. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Larkspur. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.6, 1.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Larkspur are Top repair llc (11.4 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UniFix Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smart Solution Appliances (11.2 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 138 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Dishwasher Lines and Features
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Owner Care for Kenmore 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
Budgeting for a Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- How old the dishwasher is
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
Dishwasher Notes for Larkspur, CA
Most dishwasher calls in Larkspur 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 Larkspur
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Larkspur, CA
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
Why does my Kenmore dishwasher show an error code?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
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Nearby Towns Served From Larkspur
Kenmore dishwasher repair for Kentfield and Corte Madera is handled by the same companies listed for Larkspur. Each town also has its own dishwasher repair page with the nearest companies:
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.