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 Lincoln, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Dishwasher Repairs is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore dishwashers and other brands.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Lincoln work on Kenmore dishwashers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Dishwasher Technicians, Lincoln IL
17 repair companies serve Lincoln from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Lincoln, and the rest are spread across Springfield (5), Bloomington (4), and Clinton (2). No company within 90 miles of Lincoln mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Wagner's Appliance Repair., about 1.0 miles away. The 14 rated companies in range average 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 2.1, 21.3 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
First up for Lincoln: Chambers Services (29.3 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.8 stars from 1,926 reviews); J T's Appliance Repair (28.0 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.9 stars from 278 reviews); Berglin's Appliance Repair Services (2.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Solution (21.3 miles away, based in Clinton, 4.9 stars from 131 reviews).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Lincoln
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
- 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
What Kenmore Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Dishwasher Call
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- 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 Lincoln, IL
Most dishwasher calls in Lincoln 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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Lincoln
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Lincoln, IL
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Why does my Kenmore dishwasher show an error code?
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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.