If your Kenmore dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. 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.
Kenmore dishwashers were made for Sears by several manufacturers over the years, so the model number matters more than the badge. Independent technicians can look up the parts from it.
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Wake Forest
Within 30 miles of Wake Forest there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Wake Forest itself, and the rest are spread across Raleigh (20), Cary (4), and Wendell (3). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Wake Forest names Kenmore in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The closest is Batteries Plus Phone Repair, about 0.2 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 1.4, 2.2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Wake Forest: Appliance Repair Solutions (4.6 miles away, based in Youngsville, 4.8 stars from 77 reviews); Q Repair Appliance Service LLC (9.1 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 247 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ifix Appliances LLC (2.2 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.8 stars from 305 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Batteries Plus Phone Repair (0.2 miles away, 4.4 stars from 65 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
When to Call for Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
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
- 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
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 replacement: $150–$600 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?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- How old the dishwasher is
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
Dishwasher Notes for Wake Forest, NC
Most dishwasher calls in Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Wake Forest, NC
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Other Dishwasher Repair in Wake Forest
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair in Nearby Cities
Also Serving Towns Around Wake Forest
Kenmore dishwasher repair for Rolesville is handled by the same companies listed for Wake Forest. Each town also has its own dishwasher repair page with the nearest companies:
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.