Most Kenmore dishwasher repairs in Oak Island 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.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Oak Island work on Kenmore dishwashers regularly.
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Oak Island
We found 17 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Oak Island. The rest are spread across Wilmington (11), Southport (1), and Shallotte (1). Jamerson Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 4.0 miles from Oak Island. No company within 90 miles of Oak Island mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oak Island. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.0, 15.2, 20.3 |
At the top of the Oak Island list: Jamerson Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Southport, 4.9 stars from 830 reviews); Island Appliance Repair (23.3 miles away, based in Navassa, 4.8 stars from 647 reviews); A & D Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.8 stars from 140 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (15.2 miles away, based in Shallotte, 4.5 stars from 403 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
Kenmore Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Oak Island
Owner Care for Kenmore 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
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 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?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
- How old the dishwasher is
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
Around Oak Island
Most dishwasher calls in Oak Island 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.
North Carolina has no license specific to appliance repair; work on gas appliances, fuel piping and heating equipment is regulated by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, with an exemption for minor repairs that don't change fuel type, venting or piping. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. ยง 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
In North Carolina, you can check a license with the NC Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Board public license search or report a problem to the North Carolina Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Oak Island Technician
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Oak Island, NC
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Is my Kenmore dishwasher worth repairing?
Do you work for Kenmore?
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Kenmore Dishwasher Repair for Towns Near Oak Island
Live outside Oak Island? The same Kenmore dishwasher repair technicians serve St. James and Boiling Spring Lakes. See each town's own dishwasher repair listings below.
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.