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 Smithfield, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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 Smithfield work on Kenmore dishwashers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Dishwasher Technicians, Smithfield NC
40 repair companies serve Smithfield from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Smithfield, and the rest are spread across Raleigh (12), Goldsboro (5), and Wendell (3). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. 1 lists Kenmore specifically. Nearest on the list: Fixers Experts Appliance Smithfield, around 0.5 miles out. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.1 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 dishwasher work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 6.4, 8.4 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 50 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
Closest matches for Smithfield: Sears Appliance Repair (20.5 miles away, based in Dunn, 4.6 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cobb Sales & Service (14.3 miles away, based in Benson, 4.8 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fox dual Services (10.1 miles away, based in Clayton, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Legend Appliance Repair, LLC (17.1 miles away, based in Angier, 4.7 stars from 73 reviews).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
When to Call for Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
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
- 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
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
A Kenmore dishwasher repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- How old the dishwasher is
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
Local Notes for Smithfield
Most dishwasher calls in Smithfield 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 Smithfield Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Smithfield, NC
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore dishwashers?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore dishwasher?
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Also Serving Towns Around Smithfield
Live outside Smithfield? The same Kenmore dishwasher repair technicians serve Selma. 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.