Kenmore owners in Dayton 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.
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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.
Independent Kenmore Dishwasher Technicians, Dayton OH
Within 30 miles of Dayton there are 30 appliance repair companies in our data. 16 list an address in Dayton, and other nearby bases include Beavercreek (3), Miamisburg (2), and Xenia (2). The closest is Coffey Appliance Center, about 1.4 miles away. None of the repair companies near Dayton name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.8 stars.
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| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 30 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.4, 1.4 |
First up for Dayton: Atomic Tech (6.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 636 reviews); City Wide Appliances & More LLc (4.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 553 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rovantiq Appliance Repair Dayton (2.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Logan Master Appliance (5.3 miles away, based in Kettering, 4.4 stars from 354 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Dishwasher Lines and Features
Kenmore Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
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
- 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
Budgeting for a Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Dishwasher Call
- How old the dishwasher is
- 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
Local Notes for Dayton
City of Dayton Division of Water Supply & Treatment, which supplies Dayton, reports hardness of about 139 mg/L as CaCO3 (2025 distribution-system average). 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: City of Dayton - 2025 Water Quality Averages & Pumping Data Summary
Ohio has no state license for appliance repair; the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial contractors in plumbing, hydronics, refrigeration, HVAC and electrical, and residential contractor work is generally overseen locally. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
In Ohio, you can check a license with the Ohio Department of Commerce OCILB Company Licensee Lookup or report a problem to the Ohio Attorney General, Consumer Protection Section.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Dayton
- 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: Dayton, OH
Why does my Kenmore dishwasher show an error code?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore dishwashers?
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
Do you work for Kenmore?
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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.