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 Altoona
Within 30 miles of Altoona there are 29 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Des Moines (11), Urbandale (5), and West Des Moines (3). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Altoona mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Pembroke Appliance Repair Solutions is the nearest, roughly 4.1 miles from Altoona. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 27 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Altoona. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.1, 4.2, 5.3 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 29 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
The leading options for Altoona are Hometown Hero Appliance Repair (14.5 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.9 stars from 889 reviews); Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling (15.3 miles away, based in Grimes, 4.9 stars from 4,448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.4 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Metro Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.7 stars from 613 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Dishwasher Lines and Features
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Altoona
Owner Care for Kenmore 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
Budgeting for a Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
- 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)
Dishwasher Notes for Altoona, IA
Most dishwasher calls in Altoona 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.
Iowa does not issue a general appliance repair technician license; the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board licenses plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration and hydronic work, and state law carves out a special restricted license only for utility employees who repair appliances. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
In Iowa, you can check a license with the Iowa DIAL Find a Record or License (Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board public search) or report a problem to the Iowa Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Altoona Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair Kenmore dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Altoona, IA
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Which Altoona technicians work on Kenmore?
Is my Kenmore dishwasher worth repairing?
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Nearby Towns Served From Altoona
Live outside Altoona? The same Kenmore dishwasher repair technicians serve Bondurant. See each town's own dishwasher repair listings below.
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.