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.
Dishwasher Repairs is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore dishwashers and other brands.
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 Summit
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Summit. Other nearby bases include Oak Lawn (6), Cicero (4), and Brookfield (3). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. None of the repair companies near Summit name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The closest is Bedford Park Appliance Repair Pros, about 1.1 miles away. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Summit. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.4, 1.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
At the top of the Summit list: SG Heating & Cooling Services (4.4 miles away, based in Oak Lawn, 4.7 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in North Riverside, 4.4 stars from 169 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Maywood Appliance (3.8 miles away, based in Brookfield, 4.6 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- An error code on the display
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Summit
Owner Care for Kenmore 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
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
Local Notes for Summit
Most dishwasher calls in Summit 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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Summit
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Summit, IL
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
Why does my Kenmore dishwasher show an error code?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore dishwashers?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
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Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Kenmore dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Summit technician bring the right parts.