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 Sacramento, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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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.
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Sacramento
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Sacramento. 34 of them are based in Sacramento itself, and other nearby bases include West Sacramento (6). Distances run up to about 6 miles. No company within 90 miles of Sacramento mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is iFix Appliance Repair Sacramento, about 0.1 miles away. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.5, 0.6 |
At the top of the Sacramento list: Dishwasher Repair (4.3 miles away); iFix Appliance Repair Sacramento (0.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 278 reviews); River City Appliance Repair & Part Sales (5.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 159 reviews); Appliance Repair Sacramento Pros. (3.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 42 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Dishwasher Lines and Features
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Kenmore Dishwasher Running
- 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
- 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:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Dishwasher Call
- How old the dishwasher is
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
Dishwasher Notes for Sacramento, CA
City of Sacramento Department of Utilities, which supplies Sacramento, reports hardness of soft to moderately hard; system average about 63 mg/L (3.7 grains per gallon), with city groundwater wells ranging about 15-154 mg/L. 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: City of Sacramento 2025 Consumer Confidence Report
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).
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Sacramento
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Sacramento, CA
Why does my Kenmore dishwasher show an error code?
Why are my dishes still wet?
How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
Is my Kenmore dishwasher worth repairing?
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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.