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 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 Albany
13 repair companies serve Albany from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Albany, and the rest are spread across Salem (7), Corvallis (2), and Independence (1). Distances run up to about 23 miles. None of the repair companies near Albany 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: Xigent Appliance Repair, Inc., around 1.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 12 businesses.
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.
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 2.1, 8.2 |
At the top of the Albany list: Xigent Appliance Repair, Inc. (1.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,237 reviews); JL's Appliances (21.9 miles away, based in Salem, 4.5 stars from 330 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Corvallis, 4.5 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Givens Appliance Repair (18.8 miles away, based in Salem, 4.9 stars from 87 reviews).
Kenmore Dishwasher Lines and Features
When to Call for Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Albany
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
What Kenmore Dishwasher Repairs Cost
A Kenmore dishwasher repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
What Albany Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Albany 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.
Oregon has no license issued specifically for appliance repair that we could confirm, but anyone installing or servicing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas appliances needs an LP gas fitter license from the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Source: Liquefied Petroleum Gas licensing (Oregon State Fire Marshal)
In Oregon, you can check a license with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board Contractor/License Search or report a problem to the Oregon Department of Justice, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Albany
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Albany, OR
Do you work for Kenmore?
Why are my dishes still wet?
Why does my Kenmore dishwasher show an error code?
Why does my dishwasher smell?
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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.