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.
Independent listings only: Dishwasher Repairs is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your dishwasher is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Lafayette work on Kenmore dishwashers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Dishwasher Technicians, Lafayette LA
Within 30 miles of Lafayette there are 27 appliance repair companies in our data. 8 of them are based in Lafayette itself, and other nearby bases include Opelousas (4), Maurice (3), and Scott (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. All Pro Appliance Services LLC is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Lafayette. None of the repair companies near Lafayette name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.8, 3.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 27 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
Closest matches for Lafayette: Mr. Appliance of Lafayette (4.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 895 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Acadiana Appliance (9.1 miles away, based in Maurice, 5.0 stars from 249 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, 4.5 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Havens Heating and Cooling (6.9 miles away, based in Youngsville, 4.8 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- An error code on the display
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
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
- 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
Budgeting for a Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
A Kenmore dishwasher repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
- How old the dishwasher is
Local Notes for Lafayette
Most dishwasher calls in Lafayette 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.
Louisiana does not issue a separate appliance repair license; installing, repairing, altering or removing natural gas piping and gas appliances attached to real property for the public is gas fitting work licensed by the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. Source: La. R.S. 37:1361 (Louisiana State Legislature)
In Louisiana, you can check a license with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Verify License Search or report a problem to the Louisiana Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Lafayette Technician
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Lafayette, LA
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Also Serving Towns Around Lafayette
The technicians listed for Lafayette also cover smaller towns nearby, including Scott and Carencro. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Kenmore dishwasher repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
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.