If your Kenmore dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. The Dixon list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
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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.
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Dixon
40 repair companies serve Dixon from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Dixon itself, and the rest are spread across Rockford (9), Freeport (6), and Clinton (3). The farthest listed company is about 44 miles out. Varnexa Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Dixon. 1 lists Kenmore specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 34 businesses. Dixon is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 9.3, 12.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
At the top of the Dixon list: Johnson Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in Sterling, 4.3 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Village Home Stores (44.2 miles away, based in Geneseo, 4.9 stars from 585 reviews, lists Saturday hours); B & W Appliance Sales & Service (22.1 miles away, based in Rochelle, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Varnexa Appliance Services (0.5 miles away, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Dishwasher Lines and Features
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Dixon
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
Budgeting for a Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 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?
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
- How old the dishwasher is
- 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)
Around Dixon
Most dishwasher calls in Dixon 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.
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Questions to Ask a Dixon Technician
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Dixon, IL
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Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Dixon
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Kenmore dishwasher's label, usually on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.