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.
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, Forest Park IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Forest Park. 2 list an address in Forest Park, and the rest are spread across Oak Park (7), Cicero (4), and North Riverside (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Forest Park mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Full Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 0.9, 1.0 |
At the top of the Forest Park list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, based in North Riverside, 4.4 stars from 169 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Maywood Appliance (2.9 miles away, based in Brookfield, 4.6 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alpha Appliance Repair, Inc (3.8 miles away, based in Elmwood Park, 4.7 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IVAN Appliance Repairs (3.3 miles away, based in Elmwood Park, 4.7 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Dishwasher Lines and Features
When to Call for Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Forest Park
Keeping a Kenmore Dishwasher Running
- 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
- 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
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
A Kenmore dishwasher repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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?
- 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?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- How old the dishwasher is
Around Forest Park
Most dishwasher calls in Forest Park 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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How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Forest Park
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Forest Park, IL
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore dishwasher?
Do you work for Kenmore?
Other Dishwasher Repair in Forest Park
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair in Nearby Cities
Nearby Towns Served From Forest Park
Live outside Forest Park? The same Kenmore dishwasher repair technicians serve North Riverside. 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.