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 Dover, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Independent listings only: Dishwasher Repairs is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your dishwasher is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Dover work on Kenmore dishwashers regularly.
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Dover
We found 21 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Dover. 7 list an address in Dover, and the rest are spread across Middletown (3), Bridgeton (2), and Wyoming (1). Distances run up to about 28 miles. The closest is D J's Appliance Repair, about 0.3 miles away. None of the repair companies near Dover name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The 17 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Dover. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.5, 0.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
At the top of the Dover list: Big Red Services - HVAC, Plumbing, Electric (3.3 miles away, based in Camden Wyoming, 4.9 stars from 335 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.4 miles away, based in Milford, 4.6 stars from 573 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ventura Appliance Repair (18.4 miles away, based in Townsend, 4.9 stars from 2,887 reviews); County Appliance Service (3.3 miles away, based in Wyoming, 4.9 stars from 73 reviews).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- An error code on the display
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Kenmore Dishwasher Running
- 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
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?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door spring repair: $50–$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?
- 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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- How old the dishwasher is
What Dover Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Dover 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.
Delaware does not issue a separate appliance repair license; its plumbing and HVACR licensing law covers gas piping but excludes installing gas appliances where service connections already exist. Source: Delaware Code Title 24, Chapter 18, Subchapter I
In Delaware, you can report a problem to the Delaware Department of Justice Consumer Protection Unit (Consumer Mediation Unit).
Questions to Ask a Dover Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Kenmore dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Dover, DE
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
Is my Kenmore dishwasher worth repairing?
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Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Kenmore dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Dover technician bring the right parts.