If your Kenmore dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. The Mankato list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Mankato work on Kenmore dishwashers regularly.
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Mankato
12 repair companies serve Mankato from within 30 miles. 5 list an address in Mankato, and the rest are spread across New Ulm (3), Waseca (2), and St Peter (1). Nearest on the list: Quality Appliance & Television, around 0.6 miles out. None of the repair companies near Mankato name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The 11 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.
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.9, 1.1 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
At the top of the Mankato list: Quality Appliance & Television (0.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Degrood's Appliance (1.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DeGroods Appliance Parts and Service (0.9 miles away, 4.2 stars from 16 reviews); Rick's Appliance (24.0 miles away, based in Waseca, 4.7 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Dishwasher Lines and Features
Kenmore Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Mankato
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
A Kenmore dishwasher repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 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?
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
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
Local Notes for Mankato
Most dishwasher calls in Mankato 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 Mankato Technician
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Mankato, MN
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Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Kenmore dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Mankato technician bring the right parts.