Kenmore owners in Watertown 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.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
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.
Who Works on Kenmore Dishwashers Near Watertown
Our data shows 12 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Watertown. 3 list an address in Watertown, and the rest are spread across Clay (2), Pulaski (1), and Ava (1). None of the repair companies near Watertown name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Nearest on the list: Watertown Appliance, around 0.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 11 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Watertown is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 12 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.3, 2.2 |
At the top of the Watertown list: Watertown Appliance (0.3 miles away, 4.4 stars from 213 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, 4.2 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Steve’s Appliance Repair LLC (44.6 miles away, based in Ava, 5.0 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Co (0.3 miles away, 3.5 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Dishwasher Lines and Features
Kenmore Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Watertown Dishwasher Call
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its Dishwashers
- 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
- 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
Most Kenmore dishwasher repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
- 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)
What Watertown Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Watertown 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.
Questions to Ask a Watertown Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- How often do you repair Kenmore dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Watertown, NY
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore dishwasher?
Which Watertown technicians work on Kenmore?
Why does my Kenmore dishwasher show an error code?
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Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Kenmore dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Watertown technician bring the right parts.