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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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 Clemson work on Kenmore dishwashers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Dishwasher Technicians, Clemson SC
Within 30 miles of Clemson there are 30 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Clemson itself, and other nearby bases include Greenville (10), Anderson (5), and Seneca (4). Distances run up to about 30 miles. None of the repair companies near Clemson name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Mr. Appliance of Clemson is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Clemson. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Clemson. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 4.8, 5.1 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 30 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
Closest matches for Clemson: Mr. Appliance of Clemson (1.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 231 reviews); Discounted Appliance Warehouse Mattress & Service (15.8 miles away, based in Pickens, 4.9 stars from 1,447 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Boone Appliance (11.4 miles away, based in Anderson, 4.7 stars from 149 reviews); John's Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Pendleton, 4.8 stars from 42 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Dishwasher Lines and Features
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Clemson Dishwasher Call
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
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
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
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- How old the dishwasher is
Local Notes for Clemson
Most dishwasher calls in Clemson 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.
Questions to Ask a Clemson Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Clemson, SC
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Kenmore Dishwasher Repair for Towns Near Clemson
Live outside Clemson? The same Kenmore dishwasher repair technicians serve Central. 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.