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.
Dishwasher Repairs is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore dishwashers and other brands.
Kenmore appliances were sold through Sears for decades, so many owners look for Sears dishwasher repair. The companies here are independent technicians who work on Kenmore and Kenmore Elite dishwashers; they are not Sears.
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Rockford
We found 36 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Rockford. 9 list an address in Rockford, and the rest are spread across Freeport (5), Belvidere (3), and Beloit (3). The closest is Appliance Repair Technologies Rockford, about 0.9 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Rockford mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 36 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.1, 1.2 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
The leading options for Rockford are Sears Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, 4.3 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Rockford IL (1.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ted's Appliance Services (9.1 miles away, based in Winnebago, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Kenmore Dishwasher Running
- 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
- 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
Budgeting for a Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
Most Kenmore dishwasher repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 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
- 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 Rockford
Most dishwasher calls in Rockford 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 Rockford
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Rockford, IL
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Is my Kenmore dishwasher worth repairing?
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Kenmore Dishwasher Repair in Nearby Cities
Also Serving Towns Around Rockford
Live outside Rockford? The same Kenmore dishwasher repair technicians serve Byron. 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.