If your Kenmore dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Gurnee, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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 Gurnee work on Kenmore dishwashers regularly.
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Gurnee
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Gurnee. 2 of them are based in Gurnee itself, and other nearby bases include Waukegan (6), Vernon Hills (4), and Lake Zurich (3). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.2 miles out. None of the repair companies near Gurnee name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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.
| Mention dishwasher work | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.3, 3.2 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
The leading options for Gurnee are IyJ Appliance Repairs (6.7 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); Command Service Center, INC (10.9 miles away, based in Antioch, 5.0 stars from 818 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Pro (11.0 miles away, based in Vernon Hills, 4.9 stars from 57 reviews).
Kenmore Dishwasher Lines and Features
When to Call for Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- 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
- 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
What Kenmore Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Most Kenmore dishwasher repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. 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
- How old the dishwasher is
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
What Gurnee Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Gurnee 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.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
Before You Book in Gurnee
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Gurnee, IL
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Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Kenmore dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Gurnee technician bring the right parts.