Kenmore owners in Athens usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Athens 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 Athens work on Kenmore dishwashers regularly.
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Athens
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Athens. 7 of them are based in Athens itself, and the rest are spread across Winder (5), Jefferson (3), and Monroe (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Nearest on the list: Carters Food Service Equipment, around 1.9 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Athens mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.2, 3.0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 42 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
The leading options for Athens are Athens Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1,341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Athens (6.5 miles away, based in Watkinsville, 4.9 stars from 457 reviews); VK Appliance Repair (22.0 miles away, based in Winder, 4.8 stars from 554 reviews); Comfort Appliance Repair of Athens (3.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 162 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
When to Call for Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its 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
Budgeting for a Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- How old the dishwasher is
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
Local Notes for Athens
Most dishwasher calls in Athens 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.
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
In Georgia, you can check a license with the Georgia Secretary of State Licensing Division License Lookup or report a problem to the Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Athens
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Athens, GA
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Also Serving Towns Around Athens
Live outside Athens? The same Kenmore dishwasher repair technicians serve Elberton. See each town's own dishwasher repair listings below.
Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Kenmore dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Athens technician bring the right parts.