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.
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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.
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Sterling
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Sterling. 2 list an address in Sterling, and the rest are spread across Freeport (6), Rockford (6), and Clinton (3). 1 of them mentions Kenmore in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Johnson Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Sterling is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 2.3, 11.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
First up for Sterling: Johnson Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.3 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Village Home Stores (33.7 miles away, based in Geneseo, 4.9 stars from 585 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zirkelbach Home Appliance (25.6 miles away, based in Clinton, 4.7 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Beacon Appliance Repair Solutions (25.6 miles away, based in Clinton, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Sterling
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its Dishwashers
- 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
What Kenmore Dishwasher Repairs Cost
A Kenmore dishwasher repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
Around Sterling
Most dishwasher calls in Sterling 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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Before You Book in Sterling
- 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?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Sterling, IL
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Nearby Towns Served From Sterling
Kenmore dishwasher repair for Rock Falls is handled by the same companies listed for Sterling. Each town also has its own dishwasher repair page with the nearest companies:
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.