Most Kenmore dishwasher repairs in Bemidji involve the same few systems: the filter and drain, the water supply, the door latch, the heat and the controls. 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.
Who Works on Kenmore Dishwashers Near Bemidji
6 repair companies serve Bemidji from within 74 miles. 2 list an address in Bemidji, and other nearby bases include Park Rapids (1), Detroit Lakes (1), and Grand Rapids (1). No company within 90 miles of Bemidji mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. MJB Home Center is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Bemidji. Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Bemidji 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.
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 2.0, 34.0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (74 mi) | 6 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
First up for Bemidji: MJB Home Center (0.7 miles away, 4.5 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home Repair Professionals (2.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); Gapp Appliance Service (34.0 miles away, based in Park Rapids, 4.7 stars from 15 reviews); D & D Appliance, Inc. (65.0 miles away, based in Detroit Lakes, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews).
Kenmore Dishwasher Lines and Features
Kenmore Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
What Gets Fixed on a Bemidji Dishwasher Call
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
What Kenmore Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- How old the dishwasher is
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
Local Notes for Bemidji
Most dishwasher calls in Bemidji 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.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
Questions to Ask a Bemidji Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Bemidji, MN
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
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What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
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Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Kenmore dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Bemidji technician bring the right parts.