Kenmore owners in Raleigh usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. 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 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.
Independent Kenmore Dishwasher Technicians, Raleigh NC
40 repair companies serve Raleigh from within 30 miles. 20 list an address in Raleigh, and the rest are spread across Cary (6), Durham (5), and Wake Forest (3). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. None of the companies within 30 miles mention Kenmore by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.1 miles from Raleigh. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 39 businesses.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 2.6, 3.1 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
First up for Raleigh: C&C Dryer Vent Cleaning (4.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Q Repair Appliance Service LLC (3.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 247 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.9 miles away, based in Dunn, 4.6 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, 4.5 stars from 197 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- An error code on the display
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Raleigh
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
What Kenmore Dishwasher Repairs Cost
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 replacement: $150–$600 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?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Dishwasher Call
- How old the dishwasher is
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
Around Raleigh
Raleigh Water (City of Raleigh Public Utilities), which supplies Raleigh, reports hardness of about 25 mg/L as CaCO3 (1.47 grains per gallon) on average, soft. Hard water leaves spots and film on glasses and builds up on dishwasher spray arms and inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: City of Raleigh - Raleigh Water Reports
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 Raleigh Technician
- How often do you repair Kenmore dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Raleigh, NC
Why are my dishes still wet?
Why does my Kenmore dishwasher show an error code?
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
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Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Raleigh
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.