A Kenmore dishwasher shares most of its basic parts with other dishwashers, but its filter design, drying system, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
Independent listings only: Dishwasher Repairs is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your dishwasher is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Columbia work on Kenmore dishwashers regularly.
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Columbia
19 repair companies serve Columbia from within 30 miles. 8 list an address in Columbia, and other nearby bases include Jefferson City (4), Fulton (2), and Boonville (1). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Downtown Appliance Home Center is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Columbia. 1 lists Kenmore specifically. The 19 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 19 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.6, 1.3 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
The leading options for Columbia are Downtown Appliance Home Center (0.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 399 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Andy's Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 514 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kevin's Water Heating Repair. (0.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Dishwasher Lines and Features
Kenmore Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- An error code on the display
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Columbia
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its Dishwashers
- 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
- 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
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Most Kenmore dishwasher repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. 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
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- 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
Dishwasher Notes for Columbia, MO
Most dishwasher calls in Columbia 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.
In Missouri, you can report a problem to the Missouri Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Columbia
- 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: Columbia, MO
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Also Serving Towns Around Columbia
The technicians listed for Columbia also cover smaller towns nearby, including Boonville. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Kenmore dishwasher repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Kenmore dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Columbia technician bring the right parts.