If your Kenmore dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. The Sayre list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
Dishwasher Repairs is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore dishwashers and other brands.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Sayre work on Kenmore dishwashers regularly.
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Sayre
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Sayre. 1 of them are based in Sayre itself, and the rest are spread across Scranton (4), Elmira (3), and Horseheads (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. 1 lists Kenmore specifically. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Sayre is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sayre. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 16.0, 16.2 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 43 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
The leading options for Sayre are Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.2 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.5 miles away, based in Horseheads, 4.5 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advantage Appliance Service ,LLC (16.0 miles away, based in Elmira, 5.0 stars from 44 reviews); Tommy's Appliance Service & Repair (28.6 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.5 stars from 103 reviews).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
Kenmore Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
What Gets Fixed on a Sayre Dishwasher Call
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its 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
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 replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- 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
Around Sayre
Most dishwasher calls in Sayre 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.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Questions to Ask a Sayre Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Sayre, PA
How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Which Sayre technicians work on 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.