If your Kenmore dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. The Emporia list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
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.
Who Works on Kenmore Dishwashers Near Emporia
Our data shows 16 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Emporia. The rest are spread across Topeka (6), Ottawa (3), and Junction City (2). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Emporia mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Todd's Appliance Parts & Service, about 24.7 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 15 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Emporia is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 24.7, 40.9, 46.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 16 |
At the top of the Emporia list: Todd's Appliance Parts & Service (24.7 miles away, based in Council Grove, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (52.0 miles away, based in Ottawa, 4.6 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Charley's Appliance & Mattress Gallery (53.9 miles away, based in El Dorado, 4.9 stars from 172 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Potts Plumbing & Appliance Repair (46.7 miles away, based in Topeka, 4.6 stars from 67 reviews).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- An error code on the display
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Emporia
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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
What Emporia Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Emporia 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 Kansas, you can report a problem to the Kansas Attorney General Public Protection Division (Consumer Protection).
Before You Book in Emporia
- How often do you repair Kenmore dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- 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: Emporia, KS
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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.