A Kenmore dishwasher shares most of its basic parts with other dishwashers, but its filter design, drying system, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. Below are independent repair companies serving Rancho Mirage, 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 Rancho Mirage work on Kenmore dishwashers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Dishwasher Technicians, Rancho Mirage CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Rancho Mirage. 1 list an address in Rancho Mirage, and other nearby bases include Palm Desert (11), Palm Springs (11), and Cathedral City (5). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. None of the companies within 30 miles mention Kenmore by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Prime Sub-Zero Specialists, around 1.3 miles out. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 45 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 2.4, 2.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 28 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
The leading options for Rancho Mirage are Kenmore Repair Service in San Diego (83.9 miles away, based in San Diego, 5.0 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 4.4 stars from 523 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Synergy Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick n' Easy Appliance Service (4.6 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 4.8 stars from 601 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Dishwasher Lines and Features
Kenmore Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- An error code on the display
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Rancho Mirage
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
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
A Kenmore dishwasher repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
- How old the dishwasher is
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
Dishwasher Notes for Rancho Mirage, CA
Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), Cove Communities system, which supplies Rancho Mirage, reports hardness of cove Communities system averaged about 120 mg/L as CaCO3 (range roughly 8-310 mg/L) in CVWD's consumer confidence report covering 2023 (moderately hard, varies by well). Hard water leaves spots and film on glasses and builds up on dishwasher spray arms and inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: CVWD 2024 Domestic Water Quality Summary (Consumer Confidence Report, reporting period 2023) - California State Water Resources Control Board
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 Rancho Mirage Technician
- How often do you repair Kenmore dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Rancho Mirage, CA
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Why are my dishes still wet?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore dishwasher?
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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.