If your Kenmore dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Portage, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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 Portage
Our data shows 13 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Portage. 1 list an address in Portage, and other nearby bases include Battle Creek (4), Kalamazoo (1), and Plainwell (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Nearest on the list: M&M Coin Laundry, around 1.7 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Portage names Kenmore in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 12 businesses.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 7.2, 17.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 13 |
Closest matches for Portage: The Appliance Patch - Plainwell Store (17.6 miles away, based in Plainwell, 4.8 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Allens Appliance Repair (20.9 miles away, based in Battle Creek, 4.9 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Tech, LLC (7.2 miles away, based in Kalamazoo, 4.6 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours); M&M Coin Laundry (1.7 miles away).
Kenmore Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
When to Call for Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- An error code on the display
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Owner Care for Kenmore Dishwashers
- 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
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:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- How old the dishwasher is
- 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
Around Portage
Most dishwasher calls in Portage 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.
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
In Michigan, you can check a license with the LARA Find / Verify a BCC Licensed Professional or Business or report a problem to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Portage
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Portage, MI
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Kenmore Dishwasher Repair for Towns Near Portage
Live outside Portage? The same Kenmore dishwasher repair technicians serve Paw Paw. See each town's own dishwasher repair listings below.
Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Kenmore dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Portage technician bring the right parts.