Most Kenmore dishwasher repairs in San Clemente involve the same few systems: the filter and drain, the water supply, the door latch, the heat and the controls. The San Clemente list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
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 San Clemente work on Kenmore dishwashers regularly.
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near San Clemente
Within 30 miles of San Clemente there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 7 list an address in San Clemente, and other nearby bases include Laguna Niguel (9), Mission Viejo (5), and San Juan Capistrano (4). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. Nearest on the list: Dewey's TV & Home Appliances, around 1.6 miles out. No company within 30 miles of San Clemente names Kenmore in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from San Clemente. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 1.6, 1.7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
Closest matches for San Clemente: Kenmore Repair Service in San Diego (57.0 miles away, based in San Diego, 5.0 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dewey's TV & Home Appliances (1.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 618 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Caesar's Appliance Sales & Service (8.2 miles away, based in Laguna Niguel, 4.8 stars from 930 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Royal Star Appliance Services (2.3 miles away, based in Capistrano Beach, 5.0 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Dishwasher Lines and Features
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its Dishwashers
- 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
- 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:
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
Local Notes for San Clemente
Most dishwasher calls in San Clemente 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 San Clemente Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: San Clemente, CA
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Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near San Clemente
Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Kenmore dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a San Clemente technician bring the right parts.