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.
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.
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Santa Cruz
Within 30 miles of Santa Cruz there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 8 list an address in Santa Cruz, and the rest are spread across Los Gatos (10), Watsonville (5), and Capitola (3). Distances run up to about 20 miles. None of the repair companies near Santa Cruz name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Santa Cruz Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Santa Cruz. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 27 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.4, 0.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Santa Cruz list: Lighthouse Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 131 reviews); Santa Cruz Appliance Repair (0.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ExpressApplianceandHVACRepair (19.4 miles away, based in Los Gatos, 5.0 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coastal Appliance Services (6.2 miles away, based in Soquel, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews).
Kenmore Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
When to Call for Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its 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
- 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
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
A Kenmore dishwasher repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 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?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 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?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- 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
- How old the dishwasher is
What Santa Cruz Owners Should Know
City of Santa Cruz Water Department, which supplies Santa Cruz, reports hardness of moderately hard per the utility; 2025 averages of about 160 mg/L (Graham Hill plant) to about 260 mg/L (Beltz plants) as CaCO3. 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: Santa Cruz Water Department 2025 Water Quality 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).
Before You Book in Santa Cruz
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair Kenmore dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Santa Cruz, CA
Why does my dishwasher smell?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Why are my dishes still wet?
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Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Santa Cruz
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.