Kenmore owners in Washington usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Washington list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Washington work on Kenmore dishwashers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Dishwasher Technicians, Washington DC
40 repair companies serve Washington from within 30 miles. 25 list an address in Washington, and other nearby bases include Arlington (11), Takoma Park (2), and Brentwood (1). Distances run up to about 5 miles. No company within 90 miles of Washington mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Dacor Appliance Repair Team is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Washington. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 33 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.7, 0.7 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
Closest matches for Washington: AGB Appliance Repair LLC (4.9 miles away, based in Arlington, 5.0 stars from 411 reviews, lists Saturday hours); District Appliance Services LLC (5.0 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair LLC (3.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 626 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Adams Appliance Care (4.9 miles away, based in Arlington, 5.0 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
Kenmore Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
What Gets Fixed on a Washington Dishwasher Call
Owner Care for Kenmore 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
What Kenmore Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Dishwasher Call
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- 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)
What Washington Owners Should Know
DC Water (District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority), which supplies Washington, reports hardness of moderately hard: typically 70-120 ppm (about 3-9 grains per gallon), generally higher in warmer months and lower in winter. 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: DC Water: How hard is the water in the District of Columbia?
The District's Board of Industrial Trades licenses plumbers and gasfitters, electricians and refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics, but does not list appliance repair as a separate licensed trade. Source: Board of Industrial Trades (DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection)
In District of Columbia, you can check a license with the DC DLCP Occupational and Professional License (OPLA) search portal or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, Office of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Washington Technician
- How often do you repair Kenmore dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Washington, DC
How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore dishwasher?
Which Washington technicians work on Kenmore?
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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.