Most Kenmore dishwasher repairs in Middletown involve the same few systems: the filter and drain, the water supply, the door latch, the heat and the controls. The Middletown 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.
Kenmore dishwashers were made for Sears by several manufacturers over the years, so the model number matters more than the badge. Independent technicians can look up the parts from it.
Independent Kenmore Dishwasher Technicians, Middletown DE
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Middletown. 3 of them are based in Middletown itself, and the rest are spread across Wilmington (12), New Castle (6), and Dover (5). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. Ventura Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Middletown. No company within 90 miles of Middletown mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 3.7 stars across 32 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.7, 1.8 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 55 |
At the top of the Middletown list: Ventura Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Townsend, 4.9 stars from 2,887 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.3 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.6 stars from 631 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Abbott Appliance (18.5 miles away, based in Elkton, 5.0 stars from 331 reviews); County Appliance Service (8.5 miles away, based in St Georges, 4.9 stars from 198 reviews).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
When to Call for Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Middletown
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
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Most Kenmore dishwasher repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit 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.
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
- How old the dishwasher is
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
Dishwasher Notes for Middletown, DE
Most dishwasher calls in Middletown 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).
Before You Book in Middletown
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Middletown, DE
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore dishwasher?
Why are my dishes still wet?
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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.