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.
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 Indianapolis work on Kenmore dishwashers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Dishwashers Near Indianapolis
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Indianapolis. 28 list an address in Indianapolis, and the rest are spread across Greenwood (10), Beech Grove (1), and Carmel (1). Distances run up to about 12 miles. No company within 90 miles of Indianapolis mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Affordable Appliance Repair Tech in Indianapolis, around 0.5 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 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.
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.9, 1.4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Indianapolis are Capitan Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,589 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Duncan Home Services (11.0 miles away, based in Greenwood, 4.9 stars from 2,067 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Groves Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in Greenwood, 4.7 stars from 598 reviews); AP1 Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 257 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Keeping a Kenmore Dishwasher Running
- 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
- 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:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$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?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Dishwasher Call
- 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
- How old the dishwasher is
Local Notes for Indianapolis
Citizens Energy Group (Citizens Water), which supplies Indianapolis, reports hardness of averages about 320 mg/L as CaCO3, about 19 grains per gallon (very hard); varies by treatment plant source. Hard water leaves spots and film on glasses and builds up on dishwasher spray arms and inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: Water Quality Report - Citizens Energy Group
In Indiana, you can check a license with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License Verification or report a problem to the Indiana Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Indianapolis Technician
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- 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: Indianapolis, IN
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
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Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
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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.