A Kenmore dishwasher shares most of its basic parts with other dishwashers, but its filter design, drying system, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. Below are independent repair companies serving The Dalles, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near The Dalles work on Kenmore dishwashers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Dishwashers Near The Dalles
11 repair companies serve The Dalles from within 60 miles. 2 of them are based in The Dalles itself, and the rest are spread across Camas (3), Troutdale (2), and Hood River (1). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Of those, 1 mentions Kenmore by name. Affordable Appliance Services LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from The Dalles. Across 9 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. The Dalles is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.7, 17.6 |
At the top of The Dalles list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.6 miles away, based in Hood River, 4.3 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliance Services LLC (0.4 miles away, 4.2 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Honest Repair LLC (55.2 miles away, based in Sandy, 4.7 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
When to Call for Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Kenmore Dishwasher Running
- 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
- 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
Budgeting for a Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
Most Kenmore dishwasher repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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
- 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
What The Dalles Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in The Dalles 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 The Dalles
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: The Dalles, OR
Do you work for Kenmore?
Which The Dalles technicians work on Kenmore?
Why are my dishes still wet?
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Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Kenmore dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps The Dalles technician bring the right parts.