Kenmore owners in Bluffton usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Bluffton list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
Independent listings only: Dishwasher Repairs is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your dishwasher is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
Kenmore dishwashers were made for Sears by several manufacturers over the years, so the model number matters more than the badge. Independent technicians can look up the parts from it.
Who Works on Kenmore Dishwashers Near Bluffton
We found 26 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Bluffton. 1 of them are based in Bluffton itself, and the rest are spread across Savannah (12), Beaufort (4), and Ridgeland (3). The farthest listed company is about 23 miles out. Nuway Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 5.0 miles from Bluffton. None of the repair companies near Bluffton name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.0, 5.5, 5.9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 26 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
At the top of the Bluffton list: Nuway Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 92 reviews); Livingood's Inc Warehouse and Corporate Offices (18.3 miles away, based in Pooler, 4.9 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pros of the LowCountry (20.8 miles away, based in Ridgeland, 4.9 stars from 89 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Hilton Head Island, 4.2 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Bluffton
Keeping a Kenmore Dishwasher Running
- 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
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:
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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
- 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
Around Bluffton
Most dishwasher calls in Bluffton 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.
South Carolina does not issue a license specific to appliance repair; mechanical work such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial-scale jobs and by the Residential Builders Commission for residential HVAC and plumbing. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
In South Carolina, you can check a license with the SC LLR License Lookup or report a problem to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Bluffton
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Bluffton, SC
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Live outside Bluffton? The same Kenmore dishwasher repair technicians serve Hardeeville. 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.