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.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
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 Rochester
27 repair companies serve Rochester from within 30 miles. 15 list an address in Rochester, and other nearby bases include Fairport (2), Bloomfield (2), and Clifton Springs (2). The closest is Duffys AIS, about 1.5 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Rochester mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 27 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 1.6, 1.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
First up for Rochester: Register Appliance Service (7.7 miles away, based in East Rochester, 4.9 stars from 2,866 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Tec (1.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,478 reviews); Rochester Appliance (5.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,434 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Irondequoit Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 41 reviews).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
Kenmore Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Rochester
Keeping a Kenmore Dishwasher Running
- 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 repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $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?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- How old the dishwasher is
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
Dishwasher Notes for Rochester, NY
Most dishwasher calls in Rochester 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 York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Rochester
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Rochester, NY
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore dishwasher?
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
Why does my Kenmore dishwasher show an error code?
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Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Rochester
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair for Towns Near Rochester
Live outside Rochester? The same Kenmore dishwasher repair technicians serve North Gates, East Rochester, Fairport, and Honeoye Falls. See each town's own dishwasher repair listings below.
Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Kenmore dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Rochester technician bring the right parts.