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 appliances were sold through Sears for decades, so many owners look for Sears dishwasher repair. The companies here are independent technicians who work on Kenmore and Kenmore Elite dishwashers; they are not Sears.
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Portland
Our data shows 17 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Portland. 5 of them are based in Portland itself, and the rest are spread across Auburn (3), South Portland (1), and Scarborough (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Appliance Repair Portland ME is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Portland. No company within 90 miles of Portland mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 17 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.8, 2.6 |
Closest matches for Portland: Agren (3.8 miles away, based in South Portland, 4.8 stars from 2,172 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Metropolitan Services (1.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 76 reviews); Agren (23.3 miles away, based in Topsham, 4.9 stars from 2,165 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Center of Maine (14.0 miles away, based in Gray, 4.7 stars from 157 reviews).
Kenmore Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
Kenmore Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Kenmore Dishwasher Running
- 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
- 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:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
Dishwasher Notes for Portland, ME
Most dishwasher calls in Portland 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.
Maine has no general appliance repair license, but installing or servicing propane and natural gas appliances requires a Maine Fuel Board propane and natural gas technician license with an appliance connection and service authorization. Source: Maine Fuel Board - Licensing - Individual Licenses (Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)
In Maine, you can check a license with the Maine Professional and Financial Regulation Licensee Search or report a problem to the Maine Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Portland Technician
- How often do you repair Kenmore dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Portland, ME
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore dishwasher?
Why are my dishes still wet?
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
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Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Kenmore dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Portland technician bring the right parts.