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 Smithville, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
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 Smithville
We found 34 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Smithville. Other nearby bases include Kansas City (14), Independence (6), and St Joseph (5). Distances run up to about 30 miles. No company within 30 miles of Smithville names Kenmore in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Harbor Appliance Repair Advisors, around 12.5 miles out. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 34 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 12.5, 13.9, 14.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
At the top of the Smithville list: Sears Appliance Repair (31.0 miles away, based in Cameron, 4.8 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A.B. May Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical (25.1 miles away, based in Kansas City, 4.8 stars from 19,657 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eve Services (15.3 miles away, based in Riverside, 4.9 stars from 2,100 reviews); Able Appliance Repair (14.5 miles away, based in Kansas City, 4.9 stars from 4,981 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
Kenmore Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its 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
What Kenmore Dishwasher Repairs Cost
A Kenmore dishwasher repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- 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
Around Smithville
Most dishwasher calls in Smithville 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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Smithville
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Smithville, MO
Why does my dishwasher smell?
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore dishwashers?
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Kenmore Dishwasher Repair in Nearby Cities
Also Serving Towns Around Smithville
The technicians listed for Smithville also cover smaller towns nearby, including Platte City. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Kenmore dishwasher repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Clean the filter, check the drain hose under the sink and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Kenmore repair.