A Kenmore dishwasher shares most of its basic parts with other dishwashers, but its filter design, drying system, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. 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.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Oak Forest work on Kenmore dishwashers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Dishwasher Technicians, Oak Forest IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Oak Forest. 1 list an address in Oak Forest, and other nearby bases include Tinley Park (5), Orland Park (5), and Palos Heights (3). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. None of the repair companies near Oak Forest name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The closest is Oak Forest Local Appliance Repair Service, about 0.3 miles away. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.3 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 | 14 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 2.3, 2.4 |
First up for Oak Forest: Alsip Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Alsip, 3.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Duncan Home Services (8.0 miles away, based in Frankfort, 4.9 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
When to Call for Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
What Gets Fixed on a Oak Forest Dishwasher Call
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
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:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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
- 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
- How old the dishwasher is
What Oak Forest Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Oak Forest, IL
Is this Kenmore customer service?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore dishwashers?
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Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Kenmore dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Oak Forest technician bring the right parts.