If your Kenmore dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Sandy, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Independent listings only: Dishwasher Repairs is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your dishwasher is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Sandy work on Kenmore dishwashers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Dishwashers Near Sandy
40 repair companies serve Sandy from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Sandy, and other nearby bases include Portland (9), Gresham (5), and Oregon City (5). Distances run up to about 17 miles. Honest Repair LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Sandy. No company within 90 miles of Sandy mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 33 businesses.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 3.7, 9.0 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
At the top of the Sandy list: Honest Repair LLC (0.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All About Repair (15.5 miles away, based in Portland, 5.0 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Samsung Washer & Dryer Repair Gresham (10.7 miles away, based in Gresham, 5.0 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Clackamas (13.8 miles away, based in Clackamas, 4.9 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Owner Care for Kenmore 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
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- 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
Local Notes for Sandy
Most dishwasher calls in Sandy 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 Sandy
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Sandy, OR
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Do you work for Kenmore?
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore dishwasher?
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Kenmore Dishwasher Repair for Towns Near Sandy
Live outside Sandy? The same Kenmore dishwasher repair technicians serve Estacada. See each town's own dishwasher repair listings below.
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.