Most Kenmore dishwasher repairs in Rapid City involve the same few systems: the filter and drain, the water supply, the door latch, the heat and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Rapid City, 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.
Kenmore appliances were sold through Sears for decades, so many owners look for Sears dishwasher repair. The companies here are independent technicians who work on Kenmore and Kenmore Elite dishwashers; they are not Sears.
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Rapid City
We found 8 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Rapid City. 5 of them are based in Rapid City itself, and other nearby bases include Spearfish (2) and Hot Springs (1). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.7 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Rapid City mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Rapid City is inside its regular service area.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 1.7, 1.8 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 8 |
First up for Rapid City: K&D Appliance Service (3.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,304 reviews); Appliance Repair Services (1.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 279 reviews); Appliances & Electronics Repair Lab (4.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 50 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Brink Inc. Hobart Sales & Service (1.8 miles away, 4.4 stars from 5 reviews).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
Kenmore Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- An error code on the display
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Rapid City
Owner Care for Kenmore Dishwashers
- 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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door spring repair: $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?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- How old the dishwasher is
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
Around Rapid City
Most dishwasher calls in Rapid City 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.
The South Dakota Plumbing Commission issues Appliance Contractor and Appliance Installer licenses as plumbing specialty licenses; official pages reviewed did not spell out which appliance work they cover or whether repair alone requires one. Source: South Dakota Plumbing Commission - Licensing
In South Dakota, you can check a license with the South Dakota Plumbing Commission lists of licensees (specialty licensees, including appliance) or report a problem to the South Dakota Attorney General, Division of Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Rapid City
- 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: Rapid City, SD
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Do you work for Kenmore?
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
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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.