Most Kenmore dishwasher repairs in Columbia involve the same few systems: the filter and drain, the water supply, the door latch, the heat and the controls. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
Dishwasher Repairs is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore dishwashers and other brands.
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.
Independent Kenmore Dishwasher Technicians, Columbia TN
19 repair companies serve Columbia from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Columbia itself, and the rest are spread across Franklin (5), Spring Hill (3), and Culleoka (1). None of the repair companies near Columbia name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Brumley's Appliances is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Columbia. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 19 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 1.7, 11.0 |
Closest matches for Columbia: Comfort Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Spring Hill, 4.9 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home Appliance Master (22.8 miles away, based in Franklin, 4.6 stars from 341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); New Life Appliance (12.8 miles away, based in Spring Hill, 4.9 stars from 106 reviews); Gilliam Appliance Repair Service (11.1 miles away, based in Culleoka, 4.4 stars from 27 reviews).
Kenmore Dishwasher Lines and Features
Kenmore Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Columbia
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
What Kenmore Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 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
- 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
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
What Columbia Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Columbia 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.
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors does not list an appliance repair license among the licenses it issues (general contractor, home improvement, limited licensed electrician and limited licensed plumber). Source: TN Board for Licensing Contractors
In Tennessee, you can check a license with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: Verify a License or report a problem to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (Office of the Attorney General).
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Columbia
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Columbia, TN
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Kenmore dishwasher's label, usually on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.