Most Kenmore dishwasher repairs in San Mateo involve the same few systems: the filter and drain, the water supply, the door latch, the heat and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving San Mateo, 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.
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.
Who Works on Kenmore Dishwashers Near San Mateo
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of San Mateo. 18 list an address in San Mateo, and other nearby bases include Burlingame (9), Belmont (7), and Foster City (5). The closest is Appliance Diamond, about 0.3 miles away. None of the repair companies near San Mateo name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from San Mateo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.4, 0.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
The leading options for San Mateo are Delta High End Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Powerstream Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Burlingame, 4.9 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Today (2.8 miles away, based in Burlingame, 4.8 stars from 539 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Home Products (1.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
When to Call for Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Owner Care for Kenmore 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
- 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:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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
- 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
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
What San Mateo Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in San Mateo 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 San Mateo
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair Kenmore dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: San Mateo, CA
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
Which San Mateo technicians work on Kenmore?
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
Do you work for Kenmore?
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Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near San Mateo
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.