A Kenmore dishwasher shares most of its basic parts with other dishwashers, but its filter design, drying system, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. 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 Elmwood Park work on Kenmore dishwashers regularly.
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Elmwood Park
40 repair companies serve Elmwood Park from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Clifton (12), Paterson (6), and Paramus (5). Distances run up to about 4 miles. No company within 90 miles of Elmwood Park mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Techline Appliance Repair Corp, around 1.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Elmwood Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.4, 1.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
First up for Elmwood Park: Sam The Man Repairs LLC (3.3 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DISCOUNT APPLIANCE WAREHOUSE (2.6 miles away, based in Paramus, 4.9 stars from 534 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, based in Passaic, 4.5 stars from 145 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Green Light Appliance LLC (3.6 miles away, based in Wallington, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
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
- 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:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- How old the dishwasher is
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
Dishwasher Notes for Elmwood Park, NJ
Most dishwasher calls in Elmwood Park 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.
New Jersey has no license specific to appliance repair; plumbing work is reserved to state-licensed master plumbers, and gas piping work on the customer side of the meter falls under HVACR contractor licensing, both overseen by boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
In New Jersey, you can check a license with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System or report a problem to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Before You Book in Elmwood Park
- 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?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Elmwood Park, NJ
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Kenmore dishwasher's label, usually on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.