Kenmore owners in Paterson 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.
Dishwasher Repairs is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore dishwashers and other brands.
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.
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Paterson
40 repair companies serve Paterson from within 30 miles. 6 list an address in Paterson, and other nearby bases include Clifton (13), Passaic (5), and Fair Lawn (3). None of the repair companies near Paterson name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The closest is Straight Appliance solutions, about 0.2 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 32 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Paterson. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.5, 1.0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
Closest matches for Paterson: Sam The Man Repairs LLC (4.2 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Handler Appliance Inc (3.3 miles away, based in Wayne, 4.9 stars from 1,469 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jl Tech Service LLC (1.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Passaic, 4.5 stars from 145 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Dishwasher Lines and Features
Kenmore Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its 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
What Kenmore Dishwasher Repairs Cost
A Kenmore dishwasher repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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
- How old the dishwasher is
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
Local Notes for Paterson
Passaic Valley Water Commission (Main Service Area), which supplies Paterson, reports hardness of varies by supply blend: about 106-242 mg/L as CaCO3 from PVWC's Little Falls plant and about 42 mg/L from the Wanaque plant (NJDWSC); most Main Service Area customers get a blend of the two, so moderately soft to hard. 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: Passaic Valley Water Commission - 2026 Drinking Water Quality Report (2025 data)
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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Paterson
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Paterson, NJ
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore dishwasher?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore dishwashers?
Why are my dishes still wet?
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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.