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.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
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 Columbia Heights
40 repair companies serve Columbia Heights from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Minneapolis (13), St Paul (9), and Blaine (5). Distances run up to about 11 miles. No company within 90 miles of Columbia Heights mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Oakridge Appliance Repair, around 2.8 miles out. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.8, 3.5, 3.6 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Columbia Heights: Warners' Stellian Corporate Headquarters and Warehouse (8.2 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.8 stars from 3,027 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance (5.5 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.8 stars from 2,260 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance Outlet (3.6 miles away, based in Minneapolis, 4.7 stars from 670 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Columbia Heights
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its Dishwashers
- 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
- 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
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:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Dishwasher Call
- 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
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
Dishwasher Notes for Columbia Heights, MN
Most dishwasher calls in Columbia Heights 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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Columbia Heights
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Columbia Heights, MN
Do you work for Kenmore?
Why does my Kenmore dishwasher show an error code?
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore dishwasher?
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Kenmore Dishwasher Repair for Towns Near Columbia Heights
Live outside Columbia Heights? The same Kenmore dishwasher repair technicians serve St. Anthony. 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 Columbia Heights technician bring the right parts.